Georgia F. Schneider

PLYMOUTH – Georgia F. Schneider, 75, peacefully passed away after fighting a lengthy illness in her home at 9:53 p.m. Oct. 8, 2015. She was born Nov. 7, 1939, in Hammond, to Harry Frank and Zella Lorene Lawyer Bessett. On March 5, 1962, in St. John, she married Robert M. Schneider, who preceded her in death July 13, 1993. She moved to Plymouth from Midlothin, Ill., in 1970. She was very proud of herself to attain her GED through Plymouth High School. During this time she also met a handsome fellow, Thomas W. Haines, who would be by her side for 20 wonderful years. She worked for Schoop’s Restaurant for 10 years, along with Sears and Dairy Queen for some periods. Georgia mostly enjoyed cleaning houses as a profession, meeting many people in her 17 years of service. She liked to sit in her gazebo and watching the hummingbirds feed. She enjoyed knitting and making gifts for others. She was an excellent cook and baker, and would many times make cupcakes and desserts for Tom to take with him to work at DelMonte to share with his co-workers. She attended the Plymouth Church of the Brethren with Tom, where she took pride in teaching Sunday school and helped with various kid’s church programs. She loved to do things with her grandchildren and treasured family events and times together. She and Tom were known yearly for their outstanding outside Halloween decorations, opening their house to the public to come by and see the fun ideas they had come up with. Surviving are three sons: Steven J. Schneider, Noblesville; Mark R. (and spouse Karen) Schneider, Warsaw; Edward M. (and spouse Sabra) Schneider Florence, Az.; her longtime companion, Thomas Haines, Plymouth; seven grandchildren: Kyle, Craig, Alyssa, Haley, Justin, Heather and Renee; four brothers: Robert, James, George and David Bessett; and many nieces and nephews survive as well. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Donna Lauterbach and Shirley Johnston. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Burial will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery. Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, and one hour prior to the service in the church. ***** Memorials to Cancer Association of Marshall County, 9739 Sunnyside Dr., Plymouth, IN 46563; or the Plymouth Church of the Brethren. Condolences via www.johnson-danielson.com