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Georgia B. (Butcher) Ellexson

Posted 2009-07-04 by Pat Wilson
Georgia B. Ellexson, 56, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away July 24, 2005.

One of only 13 women to graduate from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1974 she was a trailblazer for female attorneys in the state. She spent her career in public service working for the Arizona Attorney General's Office and the U.S. Department of Justice, most recently as Chief of the Appellate Section for the District of Arizona.

Not content to be a trailblazer in her professional life she married Randy Ellexson in 1975. In the 29 years that followed she out-argued him on numerous occasions, becoming the first person to do so. No doubt her experience preparing and arguing cases in front of the Arizona and U.S. Supreme Courts had something to do with that.

Together, Georgia and Randy had two children, Brian and Amanda. They quickly learned two lessons from Georgia: never question your mother's decorating choices, and your friends WILL talk about you if you miss a lunch date. Georgia loved to travel and was lucky enough to see many parts of the world, although when her children complained of fatigue and near-constant hunger she may have questioned her choice of traveling partners.

She leaves behind a loving family including her husband, Randy, son, Brian and daughter, Amanda, two brothers, Bob and David, many close friends and an empty seat whenever the Ladies who Lunch get together. It would make her smile to know that they will be talking about her.

A memorial was held Thursday, July 28 at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 6300 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter or the Georgia Ellexson Public Lawyer Scholarship Fund c/o the Public Lawyers Section of the Arizona State Bar. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 7/27/2005.


See Also: ASU in Memoriam




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