Georgia Elizabeth Hejny, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in her home on the farm in Telico, the exact place she wanted to be when Jesus called her home.

Georgia was born in Ennis, Texas on December 1, 1932 to Frank and Betty (Blazek) Marusak. She grew up in Ennis and graduated from St. John High School in 1951. On June 30, 1951 Georgia married the love of her life, Jerry L. Hejny and they made their home in Dallas before moving to Telico in 1959. In her early life Georgia worked for Southwestern Life Insurance Company. Following this she was a seamstress and made many wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses for the community. But according to Georgia, the best years of her life were when she and her sister, Rosie, professionally installed wallpaper in homes all over Ennis and in the surrounding area. They may have hung the wallpaper in your home during their 20-year run!

Georgia was a member of Damascus Road Fellowship Church in Ennis. She loved to tell people that her son was the pastor. She was a member of the KJZT and the SPJST. She and Jerry were very active in the Telico Volunteer Fire Department for many years. Selling raffle tickets for their annual fundraiser was a joy for her every year and it was her goal to sell the most. It gave her a chance to seek people out and have a visit, her favorite pastime! For many years she and Jerry farmed their acreage; she tended her large vegetable garden and loved taking care of their cows. Most recently though her enjoyment came from games and people. She looked forward to her Thursday afternoon Canasta group and kept her Rummikub game in the car just in case she went somewhere and someone had time to play.

Georgia will be greatly missed by all of her family; sons and their wives: Steve and Katie Hejny, James and Judi Hejny, Rick Hejny, John and Theresa Hejny, Glenn and Stacy Hejny; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brothers: John Marusak and Elick Marusak; sisters: Wilma Kapavik, Lillie Macalik, Margaret Martinek, Geri Green and Frances Divin; brother and sisters-in-law: Johnny and Dorothy Vanek and Carol Hejny along with a host of extended family and friends.

Georgia is preceded in death by her husband, grandson, Dustin Hejny, three brothers and three sisters.

A come-and-go time of fellowship and reminiscing will be held on Sunday September 13, 2020 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Damascus Road Fellowship Church, 116 W. Ennis Ave. Graveside service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the St. Joseph Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Hejny officiating under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Damascus Road Fellowship Church or Helping Hands of Ennis.

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