Georgia L. Furlong
December 13, 1944 - March 2, 2023
Georgia L. Furlong, age 78, of Bear, Delaware, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Born in Dallas, Texas, on December 13, 1944, she was a daughter of the late George and Frankie Mae (Hansen) Lloyd. Raised in Blue Mound, Texas she graduated from Boswell HS in 1963. Four years later she graduated from the University of North Texas with a BA in Education.
Georgia was a teacher and florist. She taught middle school and high school English in both public and Catholic school systems. She was the owner and operator of her own flower shop in St. Petersburg, Florida for a number of years.
She enjoyed cruising, traveling, skiing, reading, playing the piano and crafting. She was also a great animal lover. She enjoyed caring for and loving on all her furry friends. During her lifetime, she raised and cared for more than ten dogs and one cat. Her last furry friend (Shorty Magoo) was able to visit her at the hospital several times as he was a certified therapy pet.
Most of all, Georgia’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister who loved nothing more than spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her daughter, Erika L. Chambers; brother, Robert Lloyd; sister, Betty Ann Peck; and grandson, US Army 1st Lieutenant Raymond L. Gleaton. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 52 years, Daniel T. Furlong; sons, Matthew Patrick Furlong (Leslie Klehammer) and Christopher Sean Furlong (Jodilynn Castagnaro); daughter, Catherine Michele Furlong; brothers, Richard and Mark Canterbury; and grandchildren, Avery Chambers, Isabella Furlong and Rebecca Furlong.
All services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to PAWS for People, ATTN: Development Director, PO Box 9955, Newark, DE 19714 or online by clicking here.
Robyn Allen Canterbury
This is beautiful!! My heart hurts for you sooo much!! We love all of you!!!!
Teresa Canterbury
Beautiful picture of wonderful person who I have so many special memories with. May God comfort all her sweet family and friends.
Tommie LaRue
Georgia was a remarkable lady that always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by so many and my thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time of loss. Deepest sympathy to all of you.
Elizabeth Allen
Beautiful picture of sweet Georgia. Always looked forward in seeing her when she visited Texas. She was a loving person to everyone. Always that sweet smile no matter what she was going thru. She will truly be missed. Praying for comfort for all her family.
Deb Warner
Wishing the Furlong family strength, grace and peace.
Danny & Debi Warner
Carol Castagnaro
Georgia was a wonderful, sweet and thoughtful woman. She will be missed by friends and family.
Jane Ann Kret
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Georgia’s family and friends. I remember a beautiful and fun person.
Peggy Fallin
Georgia was a favorite of mine from school, and I will miss our occasional texts, back and forth. I knew her from church before we were in school together, and I have always loved her. I offer my sincere condolences to you, Dan, Mark, Rick, and all her family. With love and sympathy, Peggy Boaz Fallin
Tammy
I’m so sorry for your loss of Georgia,i was so glad i got to meet her,thru doing her hair for many year.
Luis Freire
Our memory is a more perfect world than the universe: it gives back life to those who no longer exist ~ Guy de Maupassant