GEORGIA AUGUSTA HALSTEAD

Georgia A. Halstead, 86, of Richmond, MO, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Georgia was born on December 26, 1930 in Hodge, MO the daughter of George LeRoy and Alva Pearl (Harrington) Smith.   Georgia was first married to Fermon Waggoner of Dover, MO on July of 1946; he preceded her in death on June 29, 1981. They later divorced.  Georgia's second marriage was to William Ray "Bill" Halstead of Webster Springs, WV on February 18, 1977; he preceded her in death on January 23, 2006.

Survivors include: three sons, James Waggoner of  Richmond,  Delaney Halstead (Shelly) of Lawson, MO and Roy Halstead of Rose Pine, LA; four daughters, Judy Adams of Asheboro, NC, Phillis Graves , Bonnie Ralston (David) and Connie Higgins, all of Richmond; one brother, Russell Smith (Patty) of Independence, MO; four sisters, Elizabeth Martin and Shellie Gearhart, both of Richmond, Mary Silvia of Dallas, TX and Carrie Beeler also Richmond; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Waggoner, one daughter, Linda Bucklew, two grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Georgia was a homemaker and caregiver.  She provided care for many people in the Richmond community.  She was the matriarch and glue that held her family together; she was a very loving person.  Georgia had a soft spot for animals and had given many strays a good home.  She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond Animal Shelter or the ASPCA.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Dover Cemetery, Dover, MO following the service at the funeral home.  Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.  On-line condolences may be left to the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.