Wood River—Georgianna Cassidy, 66, longtime friend of Bill W., passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at her home.

Born July 4, 1959 in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Robert and Betty "Billie" (Kunkle) Ogg.

Georgianna worked as a CNA in the home healthcare field for several years.  She loved dogs and shopping.  Thoroughly embracing the "hippie" lifestyle, she loved tie-dye and the color purple.  Most of all, she loved her grandson Cayden, her most favorite boy in the whole wide world.

Survivors include her daughters, Kayla (Shaun Brennan) Reynolds of St. Louis and Erika (Daniel) Biciocchi of Tennessee; two grandsons, Cayden and Colton; her soulmate friend and chosen sister Terri Fincher; and best friends, Martha, and Donny.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and her best friend Bruce.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 20 at the Wood River Moose Lodge #1349, 730 Wesley Drive in Wood River.  Please wear your favorite tie-dyed or purple attire.

Professional services were entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com