Michele Anne George

1949 ∼ 2013

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Michele Anne George was called home to our Lord on May 8, 2013, surrounded by beloved family members.

Born on August 23, 1949 to Ruth and John "Jack" Krout in Escanaba, Michigan, Michele spent her childhood in Gladstone, Michigan where she attended All Saints Catholic School and graduated from Gladstone High School. She attended Michigan State University and later graduated from Lamar University with a degree in education. Michele raised her family in Bridge City where she spent 23 years as an educator at Bridge City Junior High School. Following her retirement from BCISD, she became the Director of Elementary Religious Education at St. Henry Catholic Church where she had taught religious education and also served on the parish board. While serving the church, she was instrumental in coordinating vacation bible school and various children's religious programs.

Michele is preceded in death by the father of her children, Larry George; her father, John Krout; and granddaughter, Meagan Watkins. Those left to cherish her memory are son, Michael and wife Missy, granddaughters Kathryn and Kara of Mont Belvieu; daughter, Andrea Watkins and husband Jerome, grandsons Jeromey, Jerrod, and Matthew of Orangefield; and daughter Ryann Dinger and husband Tim, grandchildren Brynn, Mia, and Logan all of Bridge City. Other survivors are her mother Ruth Krout of Flushing, Michigan; sister Joan Aue of Owosso, Michigan; brother John Nancy Krout of Holland, Michigan; sister Barbara Scott DePree of Lapeer, Michigan; and sister Isabel Michael Mondelli of Flushing, Michigan; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews all of Michigan; as well as honorary granddaughter, Sharon Todd Glaze of Bridge City.

Mass service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, May 11, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Michele's memory to the Religious Education Building Fund at St. Henry Catholic Church, Post Office Box 427 Bridge City, TX, 77611.

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Anonymous May 13, 2013

Michele was the first friend of my youth. We lived 'one block over' from each other, and when we were seven we begged our mothers for our first sleep over. Finally, the night arrived, and I slept at her house but became scared during a storm. My dad cam##imported-begin##Dorell Butch Kirschner##imported-end##

Anonymous May 11, 2013

Great Lady, Bridge City will miss her...##imported-begin##Betty Neely##imported-end##

Anonymous May 10, 2013

My heart is heavy with sadness and sense of loss but Michele will always be with me in shared memories of happiness, laughter, fun times and love. Wish I could be with the rest of the family in this trying time. Thinking of you all! Rest in peace...##imported-begin##JoAnne Potvin##imported-end##

Anonymous May 10, 2013

a wonderful woman and teacher. The Children she has touched will always remember her as on in Christ. She will be missed.##imported-begin##Johnny Green##imported-end##

Anonymous May 10, 2013

To the George and Krout families: Your entire family remains in my prayers as you experience the comfort of the prayers of so many during this time. Michele was a special part of my BCISD memories because she was such a precious person. Thank you for sh##imported-begin## Darlene Brown##imported-end##

Anonymous May 10, 2013

Mrs. George was my son's favorite teacher at Bridge City Junior High. She always remembered him and asked my husband and I how he was doing even after he graduated when we would see her at church . One time she saw him at mass going to communion as he pas##imported-begin##Katy Latiolais##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Andrea, Ryann, Michael and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.##imported-begin##Rachel McGee Lobb##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Michael, Andrea and Ryann-keeping all of you in my prayers. I've always loved your family so and cherished my friendship with your wonderful mother.##imported-begin##Wanda Lester##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

It breaks my heart that my 'yankee' friend passed away. Michele and I had a special bond because of our birthplaces and as co-workers in the classroom. She was a wonderful person and a faithful servant to our loving God. In the days ahead, learn to lean o##imported-begin##Donna Broomes##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

I have many fond memories of visiting with Ms. George and family back when I was in college. She will be dearly missed. Andrea, Ryann, Michael and families, we are praying for you.##imported-begin##Brian Richardson##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Michael, Andrea and Ryann and families, We are so sorry about your Mom. We loved her so much. She was very special to us and she will be missed. All our love to you. Aunt Shirley and Uncle Mike##imported-begin##Shirley and Mike Chance##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Micheles death. I had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a wonderful and caring person.##imported-begin##Andy Rouse##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Michele was a good teacher who cared about kids.To find out her value as a teacher you had only to listen to her students.She had great kids of her own.##imported-begin##Dwight Thacker##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

You will always be remembered and cherished by your friends and family. May you rest in the arms of God.##imported-begin##Pam Putnam##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

When I attended Bridge City Junior High School, I didn't do so great in my English class. Rather than making me repeat a grade, my mom sent me to summer school. I was furious. Ms. George was the teacher I was "cursed" with. Despite my best efforts, sh##imported-begin##Louis ##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. mrs George was my favorite English teacher in school much more my favorite teacher period. she actually cared about her students and didn't take the easy way out like many teachers do. she made sure yo##imported-begin##Amanda Ramsey Browning##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

We are thinking of the family and appreciate Michele's legacy.##imported-begin##Carol & Stephen Larzelere-Kellermann##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Andrea, Michael & Ryann- Am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Will miss her so much. I enjoyed working with her and she was a true friend to me. Wished I could be there Saturday but you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. May God give yo##imported-begin##Cetha Haure##imported-end##

Anonymous May 9, 2013

Michael, Andrea and Ryann - Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. I will miss Aunt Michele dearly. All my love,##imported-begin##Cindy Conroy##imported-end##