Just a few weeks ago, A Message from Georgia to all WV American Baptist women was shared through the MMM. This post is entitled “In Memory of Georgia” in an effort to memorialize her for all of her service to the WV ABWM. We reached out to Sherry Goldsburg (former WV ABWM President) to share her personal insights and memories of this sweet woman who influenced so many women across the state. Sherry’s beautiful eulogy is below.

In the comments section after the post, you are welcome and encouraged to share your memory of Georgia as well. kc

Georgia Lee (Loughrie) Parsons

August 23, 1944 - October 26, 2024     Link to Obituary

Georgia Parsons was a Godly woman who was a vital part of the WV State American Baptist Women’s Ministries for many years, holding different offices, always giving her all to each one. She was very creative in designing her posters, her displays, performing skits, writing articles, or doing her presentations. She made a trip to Green Lake in 1990 to experience a National ABW event.

She was always seeking information that related to our ministry to better fulfill her offices and enhance the ministry of the women here in West Virginia. Georgia held offices on the Association level and the Local level. Georgia had a great concern for the future of the ABW and worked diligently to promote new ideas and projects. Georgia had a passion for the women, whom she loved dearly. She enjoyed deep and lasting friendships with her ABW friends and many other precious women in her life.

She cared about what was going on in your life. She possessed a kind and gentle spirit. The love of Jesus overflowed from her heart and touched the lives of those around her. She was a “bundle of sweetness”. If you were her friend you were honored and blessed. She truly was a treasure.