Lenora M. George
Lenora M. George, 81, of Orange, Texas passed away on April 20, 2015, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, April 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-8pm, Wednesday, April 23, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Monroe, Louisiana, on July 10, 1933, she was the daughter of Phillip Jack McClendon and Eleanor Butler McClendon. Lenora started out her career of loving and helping children as a teacher at Salk Elementary School. She then went on to spend time as a principal at Curtis Elementary School, West Orange Elementary School, and West Orange Alternative School. She loved playing bridge, taking care of her plants and throwing her yearly Christmas party at her home.
Lenora was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Paul George; her son Keith George; and her siblings George McClendon, Phillip McClendon, and Margaret Fults.
She is survived by her two sons, Richard P. George, Jr. and his wife, Margaret, and Craig R. George and his wife, Christy; her grandchildren, Richard P. George III, Christopher A. George, Josh Ridgaway, Lindsey George, and Rylie George; and her great-grandchildren, Brooklyn George, Camiron George, Kyle Ridgaway, and Karson Ridgaway.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris George, Ricky Paul George, Johnny Fults, David Fults, Jeff Fults, Dean McClendon, and Joshua Ridgaway.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 96011
Washington, DC 20090-6011
Condolences
Gayla Thompson
April 23, 2015
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family will be in my prayers. gayla thompson
Glenda Beach
April 22, 2015
I just wanted the family of Mrs. George to know that she made an impact on my life. She was the principal of Lorena Oates Elementary when I attended. The one thing I want to say about her was that she always smiled and treated the children like one of her own. I remember the day after I had my LONG hair cut short. She called me into her office and complimented me saying that I looked like a totally different person and just simply made me feel good about the huge change and about myself. What a lovely woman! May she Rest in Peace.
Kathy Kelly Rothermel
April 22, 2015
Mrs. George was a much loved and respected teacher at Salk. I am blessed to be one of her former students. She made a lasting impression on every child she touched. Prayers to the entire George Family. Kathy Kelly Rothermel
Anonymous
April 22, 2015
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Lenora M George.
Robert Foster
April 22, 2015
Robert Foster purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Lenora M George.
Robert Foster
April 22, 2015
Beautiful, special lady, rest in peace Lenore. love you, Bob and Karen Foster
Sabrena Lanthier Verrett
April 21, 2015
Sabrena Lanthier Verrett lit a candle in memory of Lenora M George
Sabrena Lanthier Verrett
April 21, 2015
Mrs George was my principal at Curtice Elem around 1977.She always was so sweet to me ,I remember one Halloween she dressed as a witch & visited each class room scaring all us kids (lol) she seemed larger than life & I respected & really liked her, So sorry for your loss..RIP Mrs George you were my favorite Educator.
Tasca Beckham Allain
April 21, 2015
Mrs. George was my 1st Grade teacher at Salk Elementary School, and to this day, I have very fond memories of her. May God bless you all at this difficult time.
Tammy Campbell
April 21, 2015
She was my principal at Curtis, and Cove Elem., and at WOS-Middle Sch. I love talking to her, she always paid attention and to a child that means the world. May God bless you and your family and I pray all fins peace.
Paulanmichelle Powell
April 20, 2015
Mrs George was my principal and my siblings. Prayers to the family may they find peace.