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Georgene Davis

Batchtown |

Georgene Marie Byrd Davis, 68, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at her home.

Born January 30, 1955, in Wood River, she was the daughter of George and Gladys (Coates) Byrd.

She had worked as a primer for the Olin Corporation for 26 years before retiring.

Georgene enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling.  She loved her family and pets and was a huge follower of The Animal Adventure Park in New York.

Surviving are her companion of 24 years, Rick Seidler of Batchtown; daughters, Chanda Arrington in Kentucky, and Launa Abedelfatah of Spring, TX; three grandchildren; and a brother, Marty (Sharon) Byrd of Hardin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Anthony Eugene Arrington; and brother, Roger Byrd.

Visitation will be from 9 am until the time of service at 11 am, Friday, March 10 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.  Pastor David Landry will officiate.

Private family burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities in Hardin, IL.


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