George Ann Waxler, 96, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at her home.
George Ann was born April 18, 1930 in Richland Co., IL, the daughter of John and Sarah Florence (Herrin) Doan. She married Gordon Nicholas Waxler on June 20, 1948 in Olney, IL, and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2001.
George Ann enjoyed genealogy and was a member of the Richland County Genealogical & Historical Society for many years. She also took pleasure in knitting, crocheting, reading, and working puzzles.
George Ann was an active member of the Olney First Methodist Church for 70+ years.
George Ann worked in food service at Richland Memorial Hospital and after retiring she began volunteering as an auxiliary member working in the gift shop.
George Ann cherished the time with her family, and she considered them the love of her life.
George Ann is survived by her children, Tim Waxler and wife Deb of Claremont, Debra DeRousse and husband Stacy of Charleston, IL, Dan Waxler and wife Laurie of Olney, and Jon Waxler and wife Angel of Olney; grandchildren, Doug (Amber) Waxler, Brooke (Carrie) Waxler, Aaron (Susan) DeRousse, Andrea (Josh) Hooper, Ben Waxler, Theresa (Jordan) Bertin, Nic Waxler, and Madison (Doug) Muhs; thirteen great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Waxler; parents; three brothers, Jeane Doan, John Doan, and Louie Doan; and one sister, Frances Mount Kilburn.
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney has been entrusted with arrangements.
Funeral Services for George Ann will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Olney First Methodist Church, with a visitation beginning one hour before service time at the church.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg, IL.
Memorials can be made to Olney First Methodist Church.
