Georgia Lee McBride

Georgia Lee McBride passed peacefully at home in St. George, Utah on March 9, 2024 with her family by her side. She was 79 years old. She spent her last days comfortably resting at home surrounded by her husband and children.

Georgia was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a strong testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband Richard, and her seven children Jennifer Kummer, Richard McBride II, Kimberly Ward, Michael McBride, Melissa Stouffer, Roxanne Vollmer, and Camilla Yates. She was a proud grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Georgia was born on January 16, 1945, in Mesa, Arizona to Otha Dell Brimhall and Winston Elyle West. In 1947, her father was killed in a car accident while volunteering with the local fire department. Her mother remarried and Georgia was raised by her mother and loving stepfather, Frank Popello. Georgia had a happy childhood with her older brother Gary, who passed in 2002, and her younger sister Janna, who passed in 1975. As a young child, Georgia enjoyed playing with her dolls and family pets. She attended Mesa public schools and BYU in Provo, Utah. She studied art but left school before graduating and returned to Mesa.

In the summer of 1965, Georgia met Richard at a church dance. After a whirlwind romance they were married on November 12th in the Mesa, Arizona Temple. They briefly lived in Mesa and then Southern California where Richard began working and attending UCLA. They eventually settled in West Los Angeles where they lived for 54 years. They had seven children in fifteen years. Georgia was a caring and hard-working mother and homemaker. Her children and home were her priority. She worked tirelessly to create a comfortable home while Richard was oftentimes busy with work and church callings. Georgia also devoted her time to church service and personal hobbies like tole painting, embroidery, gardening, and crafting. Much of her art remains on display in the homes of family and friends. She served as a ward Primary president, ward Relief Society president, and in the stake Primary and Relief Society presidencies in the Los Angeles California Santa Monica Stake. She diligently served in her callings and was an example of hard work and dedication to her children and those who served with her.

Georgia’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and grandchildren. She cared for her grandchildren as babies, helped raise them as young children, and cherished spending time with them as older teens and young adults. She showed her love through service which she continued in her later years as she cared for Richard. When she was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in December 2023, her priority was caring for Richard, which she did until she was unable. She is greatly loved by her husband, children, grandchildren, and friends, and will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, we love you.

Georgia will be buried at the Mesa Cemetery. A graveside service will take place at Mesa Cemetery on March 30, 2024 at 10:00am. Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N. Center Street, Mesa, AZ 85201

Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.