Georgia Nell Robertson Speed

Georgia Nell Robertson Speed, 72, died Friday, January 4, 2013, in Clarendon, Texas.

Services were held Sunday, January 6, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Hedley with Rev. Bruce Howard, officiating. Interment followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Georgia was born July 13, 1940, in Clarendon to George Andrew and Sallie Elizabeth Rattan Robertson. She was a graduate of Clarendon High School and a lifelong resident of Donley County.

Georgia married Gilbert Riley Speed on December 13, 1974, in Clarendon. She worked as a waitress and other areas of the food service industry for much of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hedley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Riley Speed, on May 11, 2005; her sister, Maxine Howe; and her brother, Glenn H. Robertson.

She is survived by her brother, Delbert W. Robertson and wife Naomi, of Clarendon; her sister, Margaret Vines, of Wellington; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to all of the staff at Community Care Center of Clarendon for the loving care given to her during her time there. A very special thanks also goes to Odyssey Hospice Care for their excellent care to her and her niece during the final days of her life. God Bless each of you.

The family suggests that memorials be to the Senior Citizens Centers of Clarendon or Hedley.