Georgetta Foxx

Georgetta Browning Foxx, age 88, lifelong resident of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on March 3, 2016, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. She was born August 30, 1927, the daughter of Ernest and Alverta (Hermon) Browning in Garnett, Kansas, the last of three daughters. She went to school at Garnett and was a member of the Class of 1945. On September 16, 1944, Georgetta was married to William J. "Bill" Foxx at Mound City, Kansas. To this union were born three children, Ronald E. Foxx of Ottawa, Kansas; Donna Kimmell and husband Terry of LeRoy, Kansas; Bryan Foxx and wife Cindy of Fort Scott, Kansas. Georgetta was a homemaker most of her life. She loved to bowl and went to several state competitions. She also enjoyed playing cards, dancing and debating political issues. She was also an avid baseball fan of Garnett's many teams, as anyone who knew her could always hear her even if they couldn't see her. She served as a den mother for both of her sons and served as a Bluebird mom for her daughter. She also served for many years on the election board. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William Foxx on March 29, 2001; foster daughter, Betty Smith; two sisters, Dorothy Todd and Evelyn Liddle. Georgetta is survived by her three children; eight grandchildren, Robbyn Hines, Travis Foxx, Rustin Kimmell, Garrin Kimmell, Dacia Clark, Shanna Albright, Tara Floor, and Todd Foxx. Also surviving are 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2016, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, Kansas. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Baseball or Little Peoples Learning Center. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com