Georgia Williams O'Pharrow

Ms. Georgia Williams O'Pharrow, 91, of Washington, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Washington, NC.

Georgia's Legacy

Georgia Williams O’Pharrow, was born on March 17, 1933, to the late Reverend John Oscar Williams and Maggie Wheeler Williams in the Tuberville Community of Claredon County, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life to enter eternal rest on Sunday, April 28, 2024, joining her husband, William Thomas O’Pharrow.

In 1961, Georgia married the love of her life William Thomas O’Pharrow, Sr., who preceded her in death on February 20, 2024. To this union, they were blessed with one son, William Thomas O’Pharrow, Jr. Georgia was also preceded in death by her parents, John Oscar Willams and Maggie Wheeler Williams; siblings, Benajamin Franklin in 1921, John Coolidge in 1931, Carrie King in 1999, Virginia Goudy in 2004, both Julius Smith, Sr. and Olin Williams in 2006, and both James Smith and Janie Willis in 2013.

Georgia received her formal education at Hickory Groove-Sharon Elementary and Goodwill Parochial School in South Carolina. She furthered her education by receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree on May 25, 1955, from Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina.

Georgia accepted Christ at the early age and was a faithful member of Beebe Memorial CME Church in Washington, North Carolina.

Geogia retired from Washington High School as an English Teacher after 35 years of selfless service to students and the community. She held memberships with several organizations to include: a Lifetime Membership and Past President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Washington-Plymouth Chapter, NC), North Carolina Association of Education, The NC Teachers Association, PS Jones Alumnae, a lifetime member of the NAACP, and the J&J Rollers Bowling League. In her leisure, Georgia loved reading, doing crossword puzzles, gardening, working in the yard, sewing, and bowling.

Georgia leaves to cherish her memories: her son, William Thomas O’Pharrow; her grandchildren, Courtney, Tre, Kairee, Maurice, Jon, Avia, and Brien; seventeen great-grandchildren; a host of other close relatives and friends; but most of all a great legacy in the Washington Community that birthed many students that she loved as her very own.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Heavenly Arms Family Mortuary & Cremation Services, 906 W. 15th Street, Washington, N.C.

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