Georgetta LeGare

Obituary For Georgetta LeGare

Georgetta LeGare was born on February 26, 1951, in the Bronx, New York. She departed this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was one of eight children born to the union of Robert Sr. and Theadosia LeGare. She had three sisters: Mary Louise, Darcella, and Bonita; and four brothers: Robert Lee Jr. (deceased), Gilbert Sr. (deceased), Aaron Anthony, and Drouse.

Georgetta was affectionately called “Getta” and “Auntie Getta” by her immediate family and many, nieces and nephews. She received her early education through high school in New York. She attended Franklin High School in Harlem.

She worked as a Clerical Associate for many years, concluding her career with the New York City Housing Authority. Getta loved watching her soap operas and westerns and took special pride in tending to her houseplants, her plants flourished both at home and at work, truly a testament to her “green thumb.” She enjoyed traveling, going out, shopping, and loved fashion. Getta especially cherished spending time with her great-nephew Iyrah, who brought so much happiness to her life. A devoted sister, aunt, motherly figure, and friend, she always put her family first, thinking of them before herself.

Georgetta leaves to cherish her loving memory her devoted sisters, Mary Louise, Darcella, and Bonita; her beloved brothers, Aaron Anthony and Drouse; her dear aunt, Maybel Hicks; and her aunts and uncle, Roosevelt and Gloria “Glo” Simmons and Toni Blake. She also leaves her cherished nieces and nephews: Gilbert, Robert, LeVar, Sharell, Michael, Aaron, Allison, Todd, Kimberly, Khristyn, Ashley, Shantell, Lavelle, Anissa, Derrick, and Willie Lee. She is also survived by her cousin-niece, Towanna Daniels. Georgetta is lovingly remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and many dear friends who will continue to honor her life and legacy.

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