Georgianna Ralston

Georgianna Ralston

Highlands - Georgianna Ralston passed away suddenly sometime in the early morning hours of December 19th. The evening before, she and her husband Jack hosted a joyful family Christmas gathering for which, although well known to be somewhat challenged in her cooking skills, she prepared an excellent salad.

Georgianna lived in her beloved Highlands for approximately 13 years. She was born in 1943 to Franklin Schenck and Millie Richardson in Marion County, Indiana and grew up in Plainfield, Indiana. She had a successful career as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. She was also a nurse and was a longtime volunteer at the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center.

In her last weeks, Georgianna visited her mother in Indiana, and she and Jack spent time with cherished friends in Europe. They also took their grandchildren on a wonderful trip to Disney World and Universal Studios.

Georgianna was a talented artist, especially a photographer and a quilter. Her photographs were often exhibited in the Highlands area and her quilts adorn many homes. She was also an avid reader and member of the Highlands Book Club.

Georgianna is survived by her husband Jack, her mother Millie Richardson, her brother Tom Richardson, her sister Jacqueline Bryant, her step-children Lauren Hester and Christopher Ralston (Cristen), and step-grandchildren Anna Hester, Braden Ralston and Davis Ralston. She also leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and her little dog Maggie Mae who will long be waiting for her at the front door.

Georgianna made close friends wherever she went. For all of us, a bright light has gone out this Christmas, but our memories of Georgianna will warm us through the winter and long after. A celebration of Georgianna’s life will take place Monday, December 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Highlands Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to make contributions in Georgianna’s memory may make them to Friends For Life, P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC 28774.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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