Miriam E. George, 86, of South Whitehall Township, died peacefully May 12, 2020, in her home.

Her family and friends are incredibly grateful she lived with her daughter, JoAnne, and her husband, Joe, for the past four years, allowing for frequent contact via FaceTime and phone, and keeping her free from COVID-19 risks and challenges.

She rested comfortably in home hospice care during her last two months, often giving a smile or silly smirk during moments of lighthearted talking to her.

Born Oct. 12, 1933, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Edith S. (Acker) Donat.

A 1952 graduate of Allentown High School, she and her husband, the late Donald E. George, wed in May 1954.

They had four children and lived in Allentown.

For more than 40 years, they took annual family vacations to Hatteras Island, N.C.

Memories from these fun vacations and a home freezer always full of ice cream are dear to her family’s hearts.

After high school, she worked at Bell Telephone, and she also enjoyed many years working at Dorneyville and Eckerd pharmacies.

Throughout her life, she took delight in being an active member of St. James United Church of Christ, where she was on Altar Guild and the Memorial Endowment Fund Committee.

She would often work in the church kitchen making chowchow or helping cook for church suppers.

She frequently attended the People Enjoying People Club Program at Asbury United Methodist Church, South Whitehall.

She had a supportive and cherished group of friends from childhood and beyond.

In her later years, she received great joy from being together with these friends and visits with her family.

Her survivors include daughters, JoAnne M. McGee and husband, Joseph, of South Whitehall, Carol E. Ezzelle and husband, Christopher, of Arlington, Va.; sons Michael T. George and wife, Carol, of Richmond, Va., Daniel C. George, of Irmo, S.C.; grandchildren Jill Robey, Joshua George, Lauren Spivey, Jessica George, Daniel McGee, Jack Ezzelle; and great-grandchildren Hailey Gumble, Nathan Robey and Connor George.

She was predeceased by brother, Curtis A. Donat, who is survived by wife, Mary Ellen, and family.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. James UUC, 37 S. 15th St., Allentown, PA 18102 or to St. Luke’s Hospice Attention: Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem PA 18045.

Arrangements made by Stephens Funeral Home Inc., Allentown.