Georgia Vivian Shaver Spratt, age 85, of Wolf Creek, died peacefully surrounded by her family after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Spratt; father, Burnett Shaver; mother, Ethel Shaver; brothers and sisters, Ruble Shaver, Alfred Shaver, Faye Collins, Aubrey Shaver, Mary Jo Pierce, Sally Butler and Maxine Hummelgard; and the best dog ever Moxie.

She is survived by her devoted children and their spouses, Jack and Katherine Spratt, and Lisa and Steve Lewis; her two grandchildren, Elisabeth and Emma Spratt; her two brothers, Glen Shaver and Everett Shaver; and many nieces and nephews.

Georgia worked after high school as a telephone operator and until the birth of her second child for an insurance agency in Asheville, NC. After that Georgia became a full time homemaker caring for many family members throughout the years. A member of Wolf Creek Church. Georgia often provided the flowers for the Sunday services from her own back yard.

She was a dedicated gardener with a beautiful yard, growing not only a wide variety of flowers and vegetables, but also tending a very unique wildflower garden. Aunt "Georgie" was also known by her family and friends as a gracious hostess in her lovely mountain home, a gifted cook, and a terrific picnic/reunion organizer. You could not leave Georgia's home without a jar of her delicious homemade pickles, relishes, jams or jellies.

Georgia was a highly compassionate person who showed her many family and friends her love by daily acts of kindness. Special thanks to her many nieces and nephews, and to her dear friends, especially Faye and Keith Burgin and Paula Bearden for your many kindnesses to Georgia throughout the years. She loved you all very much. And, with gratitude in our hearts, the family wants to thank the exceptional staff at Newport Health and Rehabilitation Center in Newport, for the loving care of Georgia especially Margaret, Amanda and Lisa.

Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in Manes Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. John Butler officiating. Georgia will lie in state at Wolf Creek Church, from 9:30 am until 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the funeral services.

Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Manes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.