Georgia Ann Herzog

Georgia Ann Herzog, 79, of Carmel, passed away November 21, 2023. She was born September 12, 1944, to the late George and Goldie Winheim Franke. Georgia was a graduate of Mellville High School and received her bachelor’s degree in teaching from Southeast Missouri State. She was an elementary school teacher for one year before she started her family. Many years later when her children were older, she returned to work as a customer service representative for Winston Products. Georgia was an extremely active member of Middletown United Methodist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School (VBS) teacher, and VBS Coordinator. She also served on the Paster Parish Committee, Missions Committee, Administrative Board Committee, and was the Missions Committee Chairperson. She worked closely with refugee families sponsored by the church, and she was a Brownie leader for her daughter’s troop. Through her church missionary work, Georgia traveled to Belize, Costa Rica (3 times), and Liberia to spread the good word and work of Jesus to those in need. She was also part of the Emmaus Walk movement and on the Wesley Manor Retirement Community Board of Directors. She and Rollie, her husband of 58 years, relocated to Carmel, Indiana, in 2005, and joined St. Mark’s United Methodist Church where she continued her service to God. A memorial visitation will be held Monday, November 27, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 East 126th Street, Carmel, Indiana. Georgia is survived by her husband, Rollie R. Herzog; son, Todd Herzog; daughter, Cindy Wood (Chris); seven grandchildren: Megan, Jackson (Leon), Hope (Joe), Peter, Mackenzie, Carver, and Lucy,; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn O’Neill (Greg); brother, David Franke; and brother-in-law, Reid Herzog. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra; daughter-in-law, Catherine Herzog and sister-in-laws, Ann Franke and Pamela Herzog. Memorial contributions may be made in Georgia’s memory to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). Final arrangements and care are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.

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Georgia Ann Herzog

September 12, 1944 - November 21, 2023