Georgie Lee Alcorn Shewmake was born on May 5th, 1931 in rural Jack County, Texas. She passed from this life to the next on April 5th, 2016 at her home in Justin, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Hettie Lee Cook Alcorn, an infant brother Lon Edwin Alcorn, and her beloved husband of sixty-two years, Logan R. Shewmake.

She is survived by her son, Steven Brian Shewmake Sr. and his wife, Paula, of Justin; sisters Thelma Jo Alcorn Scaia of Hennessey, Oklahoma, Patsy Joy Alcorn Evans of Mt. Vernon, Texas, Della Beth Alcorn Joseph of Mandeville, Louisiana, Mary Linda Alcorn Rhoades of Decatur, Texas, and brothers Charles Heron Alcorn of Weatherford, Texas, Don Edward Alcorn of Bridgeport, Texas, and Billy Mack Alcorn of Mt. Vernon, Texas, grandchildren Melanie Shewmake Bloesser of Redfield, Kansas, Steven Shewmake Jr. of Topeka, Kansas, and Darah Preston LeBlanc of Houma, Louisiana; 15 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends across the United States and abroad.

Georgie married Logan Rhea Shewmake on Aug. 18, 1951, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Their honeymoon in Mexico was the first of many occasions for her to visit other countries. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Denton, and Eastern Star. She took great pride in being a military wife and often told others, "We spent a career in the military," and "We lived everywhere!" In fact, she and Logan lived in several states across the Southern and Midwestern US, as well as a couple of years in Germany. While living in Germany, she visited a number of other countries and enjoyed her experiences wherever she went. Later in life she made a brief visit to Canada. But throughout her life she was known for reciting the poem, "America for Me."

Georgie had a great love for others and was well known for her hospitality. She enjoyed cooking meals for others and seldom allowed visitors to leave her home without first being fed. Georgie never met a stranger. She could instantly make friends with people she met at the doctor's office, at the restaurant, grocery store, or across the back fence. In ten minutes she would know all about a person. And they would know all about her.

She also loved gardening and landscaping, planting flowers, shrubs, and trees everywhere she lived. Even after she could no longer plant and weed, she still loved to water the flowers every day. Every spring, she loved watching the flowers bloom; roses, yucca, crepe myrtle, and Texas wildflowers such as blue bonnets and Indian paint brush.

Georgie was a high school athlete, who never lost her love for physical activity, continuing to play basketball with younger family members long after she had reached retirement age. More than that, though she loved her family and was never happier than when she spent time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. And if they didn't behave, she would threaten to chase them down and sit on them. Rumor has it that actually happened a few times.
She had a special love and patience for children. Over several decades, she provided day-care in her home for numerous children, teaching them songs and games, making it a fun-filled learning experience for little ones with working parents. At the age when others were retiring, she and Logan became Texas certified foster parents, and were later recognized as Native American foster parents for tribally enrolled children. Georgie was called "Grandmom" by day-care children, foster children, and by her own grandchildren. Years later, she continued to be called "Grandmom" by children in her neighborhood. And she loved it.

Georgie never knew the meaning of the word "quit." Her family has always known her to be someone with an abundance of energy. Her husband use to say, "She has two speeds, stop and wide open." And sure enough, she would stay active until she ran out of steam and fell asleep. More recently, that same energy and determination made it difficult for Georgie to accept the physical limitations that came with age and infirmity. A year ago, she was still seen to be hopping off of steps and curbs. The loss of physical mobility that came with a broken hip, had been especially hard for her, as had the passing of her husband, Logan.

Her family is encouraged by the conviction that she is no longer limited by physical problems, she is no longer separated from her husband and partner in life's adventures, and she no longer has reason to experience sadness or loss. For one last time, Georgie closed her eyes to sleep, and reopened them in the presence of the Lord. Now she has the opportunity to get acquainted with lots of folks in heaven, and get reacquainted with friends and family that arrived before her. And she has the opportunity to plant more flowers, trees, and shrubs. Our loss is heaven's gain; it just became a more lively, colorful place. If you listen closely, you might hear Logan's voice saying, "Georgie, slow down! You don't have to be in such a rush."

Funeral service will be Friday April 8, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at First Christian Church of Denton. Visitation will be at 9:30 A.M. prior to the service. Burial will follow at 3:00 P.M. at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro, Texas.