Georgia Ann Bender, 90, of Humphrey, Nebraska, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 4, at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Stan Schmit celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Monday, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM, all at the church. Visitation will continue Tuesday, from 9:00 AM until service time, at the church. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to  Humphrey Fire and Rescue.

Georgia Ann was born July 17, 1933, in Madison County, Nebraska, to George and Susan (Borer) Dusel.  She attended Madison County Schools.  On August 27, 1951, Georgia Ann was united in marriage to Kenneth Bender at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Nebraska.  Together they farmed in the Humphrey area.  Georgia Ann was known as the "Co Op Lady", because of her 27 years of working for the Humphrey Co Op.  She also worked at Club 81 as a cook for nine years.

Georgia Ann enjoyed sewing, gardening, and taking care of her flowers that did not get mowed over by Ken.  She loved taking her grandkids with her to her favorite store – Menards – and let them help her do her shopping.  Georgia Ann was a "jack-of-all-trades" and could fix and repair about anything.  Working at the Co Op, she mixed several gallons of paint, and enjoyed painting her own rentals when people would move out.  She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.

Georgia Ann is survived by:
Son – Darrell (Karen) Bender of Elkhorn, NE
Daughter – Denise Hoefling of Roanke, TX
Son – Randy (Geri) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Leon (Barb) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Kevin (Linda) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Scott (Becky) Bender of Humphrey, NE
Son – Craig (Jessica) Bender of Columbus, NE
22 Grandchildren
38 Great Grandchildren
Brother – Dennis Dusel of Creston, NE
Brother – Joe (Phyllis) Dusel of Tilden, NE

Georgia Ann was preceded in death by:
Parents – George and Susan Dusel
Husband – Kenneth Bender
Great Grandson – Lux Classen
Sisters – Leona (Maurice P.) (Bob C.) Preister Chereck, Margaret (Gordon) Larsen, Marie (Elmer) Hollatz, and Gertrude (Dwayne) Collins
Sister-in-law – Jeanette Dusel