Kerry Lynn George's Obituary
Kerry Lynn George, age 64, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Willard Walker Hospice House. She was born on January 24, 1956 in Springdale, Arkansas to James and Betty (Kirsch) George. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Kerry was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville and graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1974. She was a graduate of the University of Arkansas where she earned a degree in Special Education. Kerry received her Master’s degree from Syracuse University specializing in autism. She dedicated her life to teaching and serving children with special needs in Syracuse, New York, the Richardson Center in Fayetteville and Elmdale Elementary in Springdale where she also taught general education before her retirement. Kerry was one of the founding group of mothers and long-term board members of the Arkansas Support Network, a nonprofit providing services to individuals and families with children with disabilities. Kerry was a member of the Mt. Comfort Church of Christ in Fayetteville. Her greatest joys in life were her daughter, Amanda, her school children and her family. She had a kind and generous heart always putting others needs before her own. She touched many lives and will be sorely missed.
She is survived by her daughter Amanda George, sister Kimberly Graves (Chris), brother Kevin George (Patricia), nieces Alyssa Graves (Rex), Audra Graves and nephew Andrew Graves (Nakita).
A private graveside service will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens by Moore’s Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Support Network, 6836 Isaacs Orchard Rd, Springdale, AR 72762.
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