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Georgia Edmonds Shoop
10/31/1934 - 03/03/2022
Georgia Anne Edmonds Shoop, 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 3, 2022.
She was born on October 31, 1934 to Austin Thomas and Ruth Brubaker Edmonds in Front Royal, VA.
She is survived by son Mike Shoop (Joy) of Glen Allen, and daughters Debby Pauley (Bobby) and Laurie
Axt (Wally) of Mechanicsville. She is also survived by a niece who is like a daughter, Beth Hutten (Scot) of
Palm Beach, CA., and two brothers Ronald Edmonds (Peggy) of Bentonville, and David Edmonds (Karen)
of Pinellas Park, FL. She was predeceased by a brother Jerry Edmonds of Woodbridge. Georgia is
survived by seven grandchildren: Allison Axt Kelly (Brian), Corey Axt (Cindy Scambos), Molly Axt (Chris
Jarrell), Jessamyn Pauley Peace (Jordan), Luke Pauley (Bre), Laura Shoop Pitts (Wayne), and Austin
Shoop. She was blessed with nine precious great grandchildren: Beckham, Stella, and Camden Kelly; Avery,
Jackson, Deacon, and Annie Peace; Alden and Wilder Pitts; and Alex and Lacey Jarrell. She is also
survived by several nieces and nephews.
Georgia was a longtime member (since 1958) of South Hill United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed
singing in the choir and attending Sunday School faithfully. She also belonged to the Southside Virginia
Community College Chorus. A proud member of the Mayflower Society, she was also a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary. And she LOVED Elvis Presley and his music!
During her 44 year career at Peebles Department Store, Georgia earned numerous sales awards through
her exemplary service and friendliness to her customers. Around the age of 40, she decided a nice way
to be of service was to donate blood to the Virginia Blood Services as often as she could. By 2010,
Georgia was inducted into The Society of 100 at the Science Museum of Virginia gala, which honored
those who had given blood at least 100 times. By then, she had donated over 17 gallons of blood, and
she continued to donate for many more years.
After retirement, Georgia moved from South Hill to Ashland to be closer to her three children in the
Richmond area. She soon underwent double knee replacement surgery at the age of 77 (*Rockstar*)
and made new friends attending Duncan Memorial Methodist Church and in her senior living apartment
community. Sadly, during the next stage of her life, Georgia struggled with dementia, but was very
content and well-loved at her Assisted Living/ Memory Care community, Chestnut Grove, in Richmond.
We wish to thank the staff for their love, patience, and wonderful care. We are also grateful to
Traditions Hospice Care for their amazing comfort and service.
A visitation with Georgia’s family will be held on Saturday, March 12 at 2pm at Crowder-Hite-Crews
Funeral Home in South Hill, with a service to follow at 3pm. At a later date, her ashes will be interred at
her parents’ graves in Front Royal, Virginia. Memorial contributions can be made to South Hill United
Methodist Church, South Hill YMCA, South Hill Fire Department., or South Hill Rescue Squad. Or give the
gift of life (blood) in Georgia’s memory!
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Mike and the rest of the family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. I have nothing but fond memories of your Mom, who was always ready to smile.
So sorry to hear about Georgia’s death. She had so many friends in the South Hill area, and she always had. She always had a smile for me (laugh) as we exchanged birthday wishes. We were both born in 1934, and she always, with a laugh, reminded me that I was 17 days older than she.
So sorry to hear about your loss. I still remember working with your mom at Peebles back when I was a teenager. Lovely tribute to a life well lived.
Sweet Georgia Shoop
Her vivacious smile and infectious laughter will long be remembered along with her kindness in visiting the infirmed, the humor of her entertaining letters, her helpfulness at Peebles, her dedication to giving the gift of life, as well as her always supportive friendship and welcoming nature. My love and condolences to her whole big beautiful family. She will live on in my heart as well as yours along with so many others.
Sincere condolences
So sorry for your loss. May you hold on to those precious memories of times gone by & know that Georgia has finally reached her eternal home.
Debby, Laurie and Mike. So sorry to hear about your Mom. I always enjoyed seeing her, she was quite the character back in the day! All of you take care.
Mike and Debbie ,I’m sorry to hear about your Mom.
Condolences to both of you and the family.
Lacy Howerton
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Such a sweet person! I always looked for her in Peebles with her quick smile and friendly conversation. My thought s are with the family.
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. May all of your sweet memories comfort you in the months ahead, & may you all know the lightness of being lifted up in prayer.
A great lady. We often gave blood together and she was my date to the Beatle Magic concert at the Colonial Theatre.
So sorry to hear of Georgia’s death. She was such a delightful lady, and she always called my dad, Dr. Charles Crowder, “Cousin” whenever they would meet. Our sincere sympathy to her family.
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I’m so sorry to hear of Georgia passing. Georgia was one of the reasons I enjoyed shopping at Peebles. During one of our conversations, she learned that my family had friends in Front Royal. She was so excited because it was her home town and she would always ask about them or if we had visited lately. She was always so friendly and kind to everyone she met. May you find comfort and peace in the days ahead.
What a sweet, sweet lady! Always had a smile whenever I saw her. Prayers of peace to Mike, Debby & Laurie & families.
My sweet neighbor years ago became a sweet friend. She always sent me cards on birthdays and Christmas after she moved until a few years ago. And we shared that love of Elvis Presley. I am glad to know she enjoyed her life and stayed busy and loved. Sending prayers and condolences to the family.
Lisa Clary
South Hill, VA
With sympathy
My sincere condolences to Georgia’s family.
May you find peace as you hold on to those wonderful memories of times gone by.
Al
A lovely tribute to a lovely lady. She was always smiling and so pleasant. May your sweet memories comfort you and give you peace.
Mrs
Georgia was one special lady. She was already missed in South Hill. She was so blessed to have an amazing family to take such good care of her so that she could have the best life possible the last few years. May God be with each member of her family in the months ahead without her. Lots of love from my home to yours.
Friend
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of sweet Georgia. I always loved seeing her when I shopped at Peebles. She always had a friendly smile and of course would ask about Frank. She also knew that Paul donated blood too so we talked about that. We both shared our love of Elvis!! Please know that I’m thinking of you all and sending you all much love. Take comfort in your memories!! 💟✝️
Shoot family
Hi Mike and Beth , it has been so many years since we have seen each other. Georgia had a great life and she touched so many people. What more can we ask for. Georgia will be missed. God bless.