Georgette Jelks Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Georgette Jelks (Centralia, Illinois), who passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Georgette Jelks to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elijah Maines and Majoria Maines (Jefferson); her husband Willie James Jelks Sr.; her brothers, Patrick Moore and Michael Maines; her children, James Maines and Yvonne Maines; her granddaughter Jayde Jelks; and her close friend Sherylyn Jefferies.
She is survived by: her children, Tiffany Maines of Los Angeles, CA, Mary Maines of Centralia, IL, Angela Jordan (Shamar) of St Peters, MO, Marissa Jelks of Centralia, IL, Nathaniel Maines (Justine) of Centralia, IL and Willie Jelks Jr. (Dessa) of Centralia, IL; her siblings, Mary Moore of Long Beach, CA, Stephanie Maines of Freeport, IL, JoAnne Maines (Frank) of Mt Vernon, IL, Barbara Sosa of Dix, IL, Helen Hodge of Centralia, IL, Sherry Maines of Centralia, IL and Jeffrey Maines of Centralia, IL; her godson Anthony Brooks of Centralia, IL; and her grandchildren, Nataya, Samantha, Yvonne, Divine, Yavyair, Aaliyah, Sha'Mary, Marvayus, Aubriana, Myson, Elijah, Aadonus, SirVonté, Aavareus, Jaylynn, Kira and Angelo. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Memorials may be made in Georgette's honor to her family directly.
