Birth date: Apr 23, 1939 Death date: Sep 11, 2020
Georgianne E. Matthews, 81 passed away at ACCURA Healthcare in Ames, Iowa on September 11, 2020. Georgianne was born on April 23, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to George Fredrick and Katharine Christine. (Spilger) Matthews. Georgianne Read Obituary
I am so sad to hear that Miss Georgianne has passed. I was one of her students at Alma School, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that she set the course for my life. She was the best and most influential teacher of my life. It's been almost forty years and yet she remains a constant voice in my head - her compassion, intellect and passion will never be matched.
My heart goes out to her family. I'm so very sorry for your loss, and I share it with you.
I met Georgianne in Carmel, California while she was raising money for children in Palestine. Someone said something very rude to her but she was brave and helped everyone that she could. She had such an amazing life story. She was the first person I ever met who owned a honda insight, because it is the best car for the planet. I now drive one too! I'm really sorry I didn't reach out to her these last few years. What an amazing person, very much missed.
I will always remember my Aunt Georgianne for her passion for life, her affection for teaching children, love of travel, and last but certainly not least, dogs! A woman before her time, she served as a positive role model of courage for me when I set out to accomplish my own life dreams.
I auditioned for Miss Georgeanne to be Assistant teacher at Alma School in Salinas. I was asked to teach for some hours during an open house for the school. Miss Georgeanne was exemplary in her teaching and conveyance of the meaningful and exemplified transcendence of what is superficial. She was accepting, loving, dearly unusual and cherished learning. She held high standards and was a wonderful example and influence. A special family member from an obvious wonderful loving family.
Georgianne will always hold a special place in my heart. She touched my life in many ways and I am so thankful to have known her and spent time with her.
Dear Middletons.....What a wonderful life she lived. This goes back awhile but at least one of my children remembers her as Aunt Georgianne. It must have been on Arkansas Ave. I see a definite sister resemblance. I am sorry for your loss. We feel such a great loss when we lose a sibling. Take care.
I met Georgianne when she visited Reiman Gardens in Ames either visiting alone or with her sister, Elizabeth. Georgianne was a delightful person to know. She always displayed a positive spirit and was genuinely interested in those around her. I was saddened to know of her passing.
