Theresa "Tee" George

Mrs. Theresa "TEE" George, 89, of North Java passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 3, 1928, in North Java, NY to her parents, Leo and Catherine Gebel. Theresa married Roy C. George, Jr. October 11, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy in May 1985; great-grandson Clayton in March 2013; her daughter Kimberly Ann in April 2017; sister Evelyn Brunner.

Tee and Roy were business partners. They owned the North Java Inn [1948-50], a dairy farm [1953-57], and an ice cream parlor [1960-63]. She earned a real estate license in 1971 and helped to develop Roy-L-Tee Acres subdivision. They built and ran Family Mart Grocery Store from 1974 to 1979. Theresa purchased the North Java Inn again in 1989, and remodeled the establishment. Tee loved gardening and landscaping. Many wedding pictures were captured on her property using her beautiful gardens as a backdrop. Tee loved to laugh and enjoyed life to its fullest. She was always giving of herself and defending those whom she thought were the underdogs in life. She was strong in her faith and a compassionate supporter of many Catholic seminaries and monasteries. She was also an avid bridge player.

Theresa is survived by her children; Joseph of Tanzania, Africa, Stephen (Marie) of North Java, Nancy(Jack) Allen of Williamsville, Timothy (Maryfaith) of Massey, Maryland, Tracy (Tammy) of North Java and son-in-law Andy Klein of Fort Wayne, IN. She is survived by grandchildren Troy, Todd, Tina, Chad; Darnell, Jonathan, Brandon; Shannon, Nichole, Jennifer, Adam; Ryan, Larissa, Faith, Emily, Timmy, Lydia; Justin, Zachary, Noel, Taylor; Trey, Jordan, Tyler, Jacob and 25 great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Elizabeth Perry, Ann Marie Dimick, Clarine (Ray) Meisner, and brother John (Sharon) Gebel.

Visitation will take place on Saturday September 16, 2017 from 12:00-4:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. Prayers will take place at the Funeral Home immediately following visitation. Tee’s burial will take place in St. Nicholas Cemetery, North Java.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Charlotte House PO Box 123 North Java, NY 14113 or the North Java Fire Department 4274 Route 98 North Java, NY 14113. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.