Lerleine M. George

Lerleine M. George, known as "George" to family, friends & colleagues, 57, of Lancaster, PA, died unexpectedly on Sunday evening, January 30, 2017. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Eulalia "Maddy" George and the late Anselmo George. Shortly after graduating from high school, Lerleine joined the U. S. Army, spent 15 years as an enlisted soldier serving her country, including tours in Germany and in Korea, and reached the status of Staff Sargent in the Armed Services. After an honorable discharge, Lerleine went on to work in the shipping and insurance industries, having attained the level of manager in each, until she found her true calling in the Department of Corrections in Lancaster County, PA. Lerleine worked as a Corrections Officer for 15 years in the Lancaster County Prison, working the night shift, until she died. She served as a union representative for a portion of that time and an "excellent" model employee during all of that time. It was her failure to show up for work that prompted an inquiry into her well being. Lerleine enjoyed playing with her dog, listening to music, playing video games, bowling, and watching sports, especially football and basketball. Lerleine had a big, big heart and was there for everyone. She was a generous, fun-loving person who enjoyed getting to know people. Lerleine is survived by her Mother, "Maddy" brother, Lester; sister, Lisa; and niece, Amanda as well as best friends, Randy, Norma, and Marcie; aunt Gail; uncle Randy; cousins, Laverne, Noreen, Nerissa, Naquan, Kahleel, Christopher, Ava and Sirai; and countless other family, friends and colleagues. Lerleine was preceded in death by her father, "Mikey", maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts Joan and Greta, and uncle Keith. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Lerleine’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., 528 West Orange St. (corner of W. Orange & Pine Sts.), Lancaster, PA 17603. The family will receive friends at The Groffs on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be held in Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River, New York. Please omit flowers. Memorial remembrances may be made in Lerleine's memory to vday.org, an organization committed to ending violence against women and girls, or inmemoryoflerleine@gmail.com.