It is with heavy hearts that we announce the transition of the beloved soul of Arita G. George. She was a woman of strength, grace, and deep love whose life touched generations of family, friends, and all who had the honor of knowing her. Her legacy of devotion, wisdom, and compassion will forever remain in our hearts.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving family; Daughter, Diane Edwards; Son-in-Law, Tyrone Davis; Grandchildren, Derisse Baker, Jabria Sweeney, Ajai Sweeney, Dejani Sweeney, Jakwan Sweeney, and Ahijaa Sweeney; Great-Grandchildren, Mekai Thomas, Rekaii and Azaii Allen, Mia James, Ozias Sweeney; Sisters, Lucinda O’Neal, Brenda George, Marigold Russell, Bodil Samuel, Marva Dowling; Brothers, Darwin Schrader, Franklyn D. George, Sydney George Jr., Glendale George, Calhern George Sr., Eric George Sr., Rev. John C. George, Verne George, Evan George, Louiscito George, Nieces, Raquel Felix, Sherry Heywood, Denise Barnes, Olinda, Carmen, Ann, Yvonne, Yvette, Nadine, Janice, Doris, Deborah A. Russell, Janet T. Forbes, Janice Turnbull, La Verne V. Morrison, Denise Andrews, Delita Andrews, Doe’rain Deane, Deane Delita Samuel, Desiree Samuel Scottland, Lorraine S. Williams, Leona Phipps, Jermaine G. Thomas, Renee G. President, Nichole George, Aiesha George, Sharifa G. Jackson, Shanesha G. Richardson, Sasha George, Esmie George, Alicia Edwards; Nephews, Daren and Craig O’Neal, Steve, Leroy Jr., Darwin Simmonds, Onaldo, Ronald, Lester, Lamont, Melroy, Gordon, Ulmont Jr., Elton R. Russell, Dale A. McFarlane, Ashley R. Andrews Jr., Aldis Samuel Jr., Frank Samuel, Calhern George Jr., Carlos George, Menshiane Ashaki George Sr., Masii George, Sundiata George, Casimir St. Juste, Leonard St. Juste, Elton George, Eldred George, Evan George Jr., Solomon George, Simona George, Seth George, Simon George, Aleksander George, Victor George, Darren Edwards; Great-Nieces & Great-Nephews, Andreniki and Rodney Jr. Felix, Devin O’Neal, Aleeyah, Craig Jr., Jahmir, Jahmare, Hanibal, Doser O’Neal, Tamika, Victor Jr., Anthony Santos, Steve and Geneve Simmonds, Shamar, Kyshira, Leroy Simmonds III, Sherise and Anthony Jr. Barnes, Leon, Danita, Leah, Bryan, Aaron, Onaldo Jr., Damian, Syrita, Errol, Harold, Jasmine, Isiah, Bryan and Marcel, JeVon Phillipott; Sister-in-Law, Bodil Simmonds; Grandson-in-Law, Richard Allen Jr.; Granddaughters-in-Law, Tay Petersen, Aiyanna Stubbs, Kiana Elliot, Vaniqua Edwards; Adopted Daughter, Rachel Ballentine; Adopted Granddaughters, Reneah Guzman, Symone Carter, Serena Carter; Adopted Grandsons, Ky’shawn Parris, Kyvon Parris; Special Friends, Florabel Miller and Family, Mary B. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schuster, Sandra Felix, Meesha “Hatma,” Wilmot Edwards, Patricia Schrader, Laralee Hall and Family, Jean Smalls, Magie Barmble, Vernitta Thomas, Rev. Fisher, Lorraine Phillips, Chivonne, Vaughn, Marvin Matthews, Darrell Richards; Relatives, Raymond Williams and Family, Rena Thomas and Family, Byron Family; Special Thanks to Tay Petersen, Ms. Jarvis, Continuum Care, Joanne (CNA), Faye Martinez, Cheney Harvey, Lisa (RN), Kelly (RN), Cathy (RN), Sharon Williams, Debra Hansen. She is also remembered by all other friends, family, and all Grovians too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 at Refuge Tabernacle Church (Estate Grove Place). Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.
Professional services entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
