Audrey Virginia Cox George

Audrey Virginia Cox George, age 90 of Starke, FL, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Almon Gurney Cox and Angeline Crane Cox on February 3, 1925.Audrey grew up in Hyannis Massachusetts; loving the beach and graduated from Barnstable High School in 1942. She worked as a telephone operator during World War 11 and often told the story of how all the lights lit up on the switch board at the end of the war. She came to Florida at the age of 18 on the train and had to kick her trunk from one train to another because everyone was on strike. She worked as a telephone operator in St. Petersburg. She lived with several nurses and other telephone operators and enjoyed the local beaches. She met and married William Thomas George of St. Petersburg on July 11th 1948 in Hyannis, Massachusetts; and just celebrated 67 years of marriage. As the story goes "Mom was making more than dad at the time and when he could make $50 dollars a week she would stop working and stay home." That is exactly what happened and Audrey devoted her entire life to being a faithful wife and mother. She supported her husband in his ministry and he credits her as a true example of love, support and contentment with the Lords provision. She spent countless hours behind the scenes loving and caring for her family and friends. Family, home and friends were Audreys love and joy. She was active in shaping many lives as a Sunbeam teacher and loved the song "Climb up, climb up Sunshine Mountain." Audrey will be remembered as a wonderful bright and shining sunbeam, which made her world a much brighter place.Audrey was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in her later years and came to Starke in 1966 with her husband to begin a ministry of music at The First Baptist Church and other Baptist churches. She was very active for many years helping with church activities in her younger years through her husbands ministries. In later years she loved going to the pool for exercise and fellowship with friends. She also, was her husbands tag along to the RC airplane field for many years. She loved being outdoors and spending time getting to know a perfect stranger a trait she inherited from her mother. Audrey was a true optimist; she will be remembered for always having a smile and great attitude through every situation. Those that know her well can see her smile and with hands rubbing together out of pure joy for life. She definitely made everyone feel special.Audrey is survived by her husband, William Thomas George, 88 of Starke , and her four children, William David George, (Laurie) of Wylie, Texas, Laurie Ellen George Komorowski (Ron) of Gainesville, Fl, Tracy C. George of Starke, FL and Joel Denny George, (Hallie) of Trenton, FL 12 Grandchildren: Allison, Daniel, Brian, Morgan (Drew), Lauren, Christian,Alan (Shelley), William (Megan), Oliver and Matthew. 4 Great-grandchildren: Dominique, Cora Lee, Dave and Rylee. Audrey is preceded in death by both of her parents and sister Ann Elizabeth Gurney Cox.The family wishes to thank Andrea Brooks for her devoted care over the last year and Susie Griffis her latest angel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Supporters of Sheltered Animals, 1228 Blanding Street, Starke, FL 32091 or Friends of Children of North Central Florida 8210 SW County Road 307, Trenton, FL 32693A Memorial Service will take place in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel in Starke at 10AM with a Visitation period from 9:30AM-10AM with Rev. Gary Hardesty officiating.Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. 904-964-6200.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide