Georgeann was born on February 2, 1928 in Staunton, VA, the daughter of the late George C. Kivett and Rose Elliott Kivett of Asheboro. She graduated from Asheboro High School and attended Guilford College several years. For 34 years she was employed with Burlington Industries in Greensboro as an executive secretary. 

She was an avid craft person and tried every new craft that appeared. She loved playing bridge and was active with Burlington’s Retired Girl’s Club. As a member of Guilford College United Methodist Church, she was active in the James Lew Sunday School Class, Naomi Circle, and The Senior’s Group. Georgeann was also a member of The Busy Bees making many baby caps for Women’s Hospital. 

Georgeann is survived by her son, Stephen Elliott Pace and wife Nancy of West Columbia, SC; grandsons, Joshua Pace of Greensboro, NC and Michael Pace of West Columbia, SC; sister, Betsy Kivett of Asheboro; niece, Laura Lewis Matteson and husband Steven of Leland, NC ; and many special friends. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 10, 2023 in Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro. 

Memorials can be made in Georgeann’s honor to Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251 , Washington, DC 20090-7251 or online gideons.org.