Effie Jo Orr Obituary
We bid farewell to Effie Jo Orr in Eastman, Georgia, born in Cecil, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 11, 2025 at the age of 91. Effie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Burt Dean and Daisy Bumpers Dean; her husbands, Benny Charles Orr and George Allen Sirmans; and her sister Johnnie Dean Dickey.
She is survived by: her sons, James Mark Orr (Cathy) of Acworth, Gary Dean Orr (Leila) of Gray Court, SC and Richard Charles Orr of Eastman; her stepdaughters, Vickie Harper of Valdosta and Nancy Thunderburk of Valdosta; her grandson Nicholas Orr; her great grandchild Joseph Orr; her niece Suzie Brooks; and her friend Effie Jo.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Vaughn Funeral Home (107 E Oak St, McRae-Helena, GA 31055). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Pine Ridge Memorial Cemetery (2950 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152).
