LULA - William Allen Roberts, 71, died Monday, July 25, 2011 at his residence.
He was born in Nashville, Tenn., the son of the late Clarence Frank and Annie Eunice Wall Roberts. He was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence Roberts, Gerald Roberts and James Roberts; and a sister, Mary Roberts. He served in the United States Army. He retired from the State of Georgia Correctional Services as a training officer. He was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Annette Roberts; sons, Allen Hembree, Gainesville, and Allen Roberts Jr., Goodlettsville, Tenn.; daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanne and Ricky Moore, Gainesville, Vicky and Stacy McCall, Lula, Brenda Roberts, Madison, Tenn., Patricia and Albert Lee, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., and Denise Roberts Bozeman, Madison, Tenn.; brother, Raymond Roberts, Madison, Tenn.; sister, Peggy Fischer, Madison, Tenn.; grandchildren, Molly Moore, Jessie McCall, Jacob McCall, and Trenton Hembree.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment to follow at Flowery Branch City Cemetery. Pastor Tilly Welborn will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.
Banks County - Topics from July, 2011
Agnes Hartgrove (7-21-11)
COMMERCE - Agnes White Caudell Hartgrove, 96, died on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the Northridge Medical Center in Commerce.
She was born on June 7, 1915, in Homer, the daughter of the late James B. and Mary Jackson White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ray Hartgrove; daughters, Carmen Hampton, Deborah Hooker, and Patricia Caudell; and son, Keith Caudell. Mrs. Hartgrove worked in the textile industry. She was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Bobby Fogleman, High Point, N.C.; son-in-law, David L. Hooker, High Point, N.C.; grandchildren, Marci McGuire and her husband, Scott, Michael Piner and his wife, Kimberly, both of Kernersville, N.C., Joseph Zarrello and his wife, Barbara, Burgaw, N.C., and Joanne Lee and her husband, Joseph, Wilmington, N.C.; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, at the Floral Gardens Cemetery in High Point, North Carolina with Ken Broman-Fulks officiating. The family will receive friends after the graveside services, at 4317 Poplar Creek Lane in High Point, North Carolina.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on June 7, 1915, in Homer, the daughter of the late James B. and Mary Jackson White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ray Hartgrove; daughters, Carmen Hampton, Deborah Hooker, and Patricia Caudell; and son, Keith Caudell. Mrs. Hartgrove worked in the textile industry. She was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Bobby Fogleman, High Point, N.C.; son-in-law, David L. Hooker, High Point, N.C.; grandchildren, Marci McGuire and her husband, Scott, Michael Piner and his wife, Kimberly, both of Kernersville, N.C., Joseph Zarrello and his wife, Barbara, Burgaw, N.C., and Joanne Lee and her husband, Joseph, Wilmington, N.C.; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, at the Floral Gardens Cemetery in High Point, North Carolina with Ken Broman-Fulks officiating. The family will receive friends after the graveside services, at 4317 Poplar Creek Lane in High Point, North Carolina.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
Roger Martin (7-20-11)
Roger Randall Martin, 80, of The Oaks at Scenic View, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Born in Homer on June 19, 1931, he was a son of the late Alonzo P. and Ouver Drake Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, James Willard Martin; and sister, Barbara Ann Gardiner.
He lived most of his life in Homer and was of member of Homer Baptist Church. He attended Hall County Training Center and was involved in the Hall County Special Olympics for approximately 20 years. Roger was a very special man who God allowed to touch many lives. With many disabilities, he loved life and was a blessing to all who knew him.
Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services are to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Homer Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 22.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Homer on June 19, 1931, he was a son of the late Alonzo P. and Ouver Drake Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, James Willard Martin; and sister, Barbara Ann Gardiner.
He lived most of his life in Homer and was of member of Homer Baptist Church. He attended Hall County Training Center and was involved in the Hall County Special Olympics for approximately 20 years. Roger was a very special man who God allowed to touch many lives. With many disabilities, he loved life and was a blessing to all who knew him.
Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services are to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Homer Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 22.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
Dillard Dyer (7-20-11)
LULA - Dillard Lee Dyer, 54, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Jackson County on June 30, 1957, he was the son of the late James Hubert and Thelma Armour Dyer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Junior and Tony Dyer. He lived most of his life in Hall County and was of the Holiness Faith. He was self-employed in the installation of irrigation systems.
Survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Walter Hall, Royston; eight nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Lula Assembly of Praise with the Revs. Lanier Tatum and Roland Arrowood officiating. Interment will follow at the Living Mission United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 21.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jackson County on June 30, 1957, he was the son of the late James Hubert and Thelma Armour Dyer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Junior and Tony Dyer. He lived most of his life in Hall County and was of the Holiness Faith. He was self-employed in the installation of irrigation systems.
Survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Walter Hall, Royston; eight nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Lula Assembly of Praise with the Revs. Lanier Tatum and Roland Arrowood officiating. Interment will follow at the Living Mission United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 21.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
'Jack' Dempsey (7-15-11)
BALDWIN - Alfred "Jack" Dempsey Durham, 84, died on Friday, July 15, 2011, following complications of surgery.
Born in Homer, on June 25, 1927, he was the son of the late William Fletcher and Merle Ayers Durham. Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by one brother Clinton Durham. He was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II.╩ He retired from management with Georgia Pacific.
Survivors include wife, Selina Emmon Davis Durham, Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Sonia Lynn and Robert William Newman II, Lilburn; son, Dale Kent Durham, Baldwin; sisters, Evelyn Mitchell, Royston, Celeste Wilson, Thomasville, Willene Osborn, Homer, Majell Hallford, Clarkesville, and Joyce Barrett, Griffin; brothers, Dwight Durham, Carrollton, JD Durham, Mt. Airy, Maxwell Durham, Clarkesville; two grandchildren, Robert William Newman III, and Carrie Christine Newman.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 17, at Level Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Brian James and Terry Rice officiating. Interment was in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The Debt Reduction of Level Grove Baptist Church, 157 Old Level Grove Road, Cornelia, GA 30531.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Homer, on June 25, 1927, he was the son of the late William Fletcher and Merle Ayers Durham. Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by one brother Clinton Durham. He was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II.╩ He retired from management with Georgia Pacific.
Survivors include wife, Selina Emmon Davis Durham, Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Sonia Lynn and Robert William Newman II, Lilburn; son, Dale Kent Durham, Baldwin; sisters, Evelyn Mitchell, Royston, Celeste Wilson, Thomasville, Willene Osborn, Homer, Majell Hallford, Clarkesville, and Joyce Barrett, Griffin; brothers, Dwight Durham, Carrollton, JD Durham, Mt. Airy, Maxwell Durham, Clarkesville; two grandchildren, Robert William Newman III, and Carrie Christine Newman.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 17, at Level Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Brian James and Terry Rice officiating. Interment was in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The Debt Reduction of Level Grove Baptist Church, 157 Old Level Grove Road, Cornelia, GA 30531.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements.
Curtis Viola Standridge (7-13-11)
HARTWELL - Curtis Viola Evans Standridge, 84, died on Wednesday July 13, 2011.
She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Fletcher and Elsie Mae Savage Evans. She was a retired seamstress and was member of the Believers Baptist Church. Mrs. Standridge was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Geri Brittany Standridge; sisters, Cordie, Annie Lois, Ola Mae, Mary, and Ethel; and brothers, Lee and Elton.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Luther Clyde Standridge, Hartwell; daughter, Carolyn Pointer, Lavonia; son, Luther Gerald Standridge, Jefferson; sister, Montine Davis, Jefferson; brothers, Alonzo Evans, Statham, Loyd Evans, Jefferson, Connie Lee Evans, Gulfport, Miss.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Barnes and Waymon Dotson officiating. The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Friday, July 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Hartwell. Visitation will also be held Saturday morning, July 16, at 10 a.m., at Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Fletcher and Elsie Mae Savage Evans. She was a retired seamstress and was member of the Believers Baptist Church. Mrs. Standridge was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Geri Brittany Standridge; sisters, Cordie, Annie Lois, Ola Mae, Mary, and Ethel; and brothers, Lee and Elton.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Luther Clyde Standridge, Hartwell; daughter, Carolyn Pointer, Lavonia; son, Luther Gerald Standridge, Jefferson; sister, Montine Davis, Jefferson; brothers, Alonzo Evans, Statham, Loyd Evans, Jefferson, Connie Lee Evans, Gulfport, Miss.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Barnes and Waymon Dotson officiating. The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Friday, July 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Hartwell. Visitation will also be held Saturday morning, July 16, at 10 a.m., at Evans Funeral Home in Jefferson prior to the service.
Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.
Wilton Watkins (7-13-11)
BALDWIN - Wilton Watkins, 76 died peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, following a brief illness.
He was born in Banks County, on August 29, 1934, the son of the late William and Ethel Watson Watkins. Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by brothers, John, Tom, and Hubert Watkins; sisters, Lucille Cook, Ruby Watkins; and an infant daughter. He was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Watkins also drove in local car races at the Banks County, Stephens County, and Hall County Speedways, and was avid NASCAR fan. He was a bus driver for the Habersham County School System for over 37 years. His favorite pasttimes were driving students to football games, basketball games, and various field trips. Mr. Watkins was of the Baptist denomination. He was a member of Cornelia Lodge #92 F&A.M., and was a member of Yaarab Temple, and Mountaineer Shrine Club.
Survivors include his sister, Nell Watkins, Baldwin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Frances Watkins, Mt. Airy, and Clyde and Brenda Watkins, Demorest; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, July 15, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Masonic rites will be provided by the Cornelia Masonic Lodge # 92 F&A.M. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Frank Sailers officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post # 84, Rabun County DAV Chapter 15, and the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m., on Thursday, July 14, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin.
The family request that donations be made to the Bus Drivers Association, with all checks payable to Habersham County Buses Association, C/O Janice Robertson, P.O. Box 386, Clarkesville, GA or to the Shiners Hospital for Children, Burn Center, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550-2725 (1-409-770-6600).
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, has charge of arrangements.
He was born in Banks County, on August 29, 1934, the son of the late William and Ethel Watson Watkins. Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by brothers, John, Tom, and Hubert Watkins; sisters, Lucille Cook, Ruby Watkins; and an infant daughter. He was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Watkins also drove in local car races at the Banks County, Stephens County, and Hall County Speedways, and was avid NASCAR fan. He was a bus driver for the Habersham County School System for over 37 years. His favorite pasttimes were driving students to football games, basketball games, and various field trips. Mr. Watkins was of the Baptist denomination. He was a member of Cornelia Lodge #92 F&A.M., and was a member of Yaarab Temple, and Mountaineer Shrine Club.
Survivors include his sister, Nell Watkins, Baldwin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Frances Watkins, Mt. Airy, and Clyde and Brenda Watkins, Demorest; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, July 15, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Masonic rites will be provided by the Cornelia Masonic Lodge # 92 F&A.M. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Frank Sailers officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post # 84, Rabun County DAV Chapter 15, and the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m., on Thursday, July 14, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin.
The family request that donations be made to the Bus Drivers Association, with all checks payable to Habersham County Buses Association, C/O Janice Robertson, P.O. Box 386, Clarkesville, GA or to the Shiners Hospital for Children, Burn Center, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550-2725 (1-409-770-6600).
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, has charge of arrangements.
Ruby Nelle Rucker (7-11-11)
Ruby Nelle Martin Rucker was born March 10, 1917 to the late Sydney and Emma Jane Martin in Conyers. Ruby Nelle was saved at an early age and grew up in the church. When her mother died at an early age, Ruby Nelle was there to help take care of her young siblings. As a teenager, she moved to Banks County, to work as a domestic assistant. As fate would have it, this is where she met her husband, and the love of her life, Cornelius Rucker. Just prior to turning 20 years old, the pair was married, and they celebrated 74 years of wedded bliss until Ruby Nelle parted this life on Monday, July 11, 2011. Affectionately known to family, friends, and even strangers as “Big Mama”, Ruby Nelle was a loving and kind spirit who welcomed everyone.
Ruby Nelle worked various domestic jobs and at sewing plants throughout her young life. Together, she and Cornelius, built a family farm in Banks County, where many of their children and grandchildren still reside. After retiring from public jobs, Ruby Nelle truly spent her time being “Big Mama”. She could always be found cooking, sewing, and taking care of her garden or working with her flowers. She was well known for her big biscuits and her famous sweet potato pies.
Ruby Nelle was an active member of Neal’s Grove Baptist Church, where she worked in various auxiliaries and served faithfully as a mother of the church until her death. Her love of God, her family and people will always be remembered. Ruby Nelle had a generosity and hospitality that spills over into her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. There was never a time that “Big Mama” was not giving them something. She loved to give.
Ruby Nelle is preceded in death by two of her children, Cornolius Rucker and Betty Rucker, both of Commerce.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband of 74 years, Cornelius Rucker, Commerce; two sons, Columbus Rucker (Alice) and James Rucker, both of Commerce; and three daughters, Ruby Williams (Billy) and Shirley Reed (Sam), all of Commerce, and Floncie Walker (Bonnie), Hoschton; one sister, Rosalee Williams; and one brother, Tee Martin, both of Atlanta; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 14, at Neal’s Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night, July 13, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Nelle worked various domestic jobs and at sewing plants throughout her young life. Together, she and Cornelius, built a family farm in Banks County, where many of their children and grandchildren still reside. After retiring from public jobs, Ruby Nelle truly spent her time being “Big Mama”. She could always be found cooking, sewing, and taking care of her garden or working with her flowers. She was well known for her big biscuits and her famous sweet potato pies.
Ruby Nelle was an active member of Neal’s Grove Baptist Church, where she worked in various auxiliaries and served faithfully as a mother of the church until her death. Her love of God, her family and people will always be remembered. Ruby Nelle had a generosity and hospitality that spills over into her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. There was never a time that “Big Mama” was not giving them something. She loved to give.
Ruby Nelle is preceded in death by two of her children, Cornolius Rucker and Betty Rucker, both of Commerce.
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband of 74 years, Cornelius Rucker, Commerce; two sons, Columbus Rucker (Alice) and James Rucker, both of Commerce; and three daughters, Ruby Williams (Billy) and Shirley Reed (Sam), all of Commerce, and Floncie Walker (Bonnie), Hoschton; one sister, Rosalee Williams; and one brother, Tee Martin, both of Atlanta; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 14, at Neal’s Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night, July 13, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
Francis Vaughn (7-11-11)
HOMER – Francis I. Vaughn, 79, died Monday, July 11, 2011, at Northridge Medical Center in Commerce.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late George and Omie Baugh Cotton. Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her husband, Joe V. Vaughn who passed away in 2008; and a brother, Jude Cotton.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Sherry Vaughn and Rickey and Dessie Vaughn; grandchildren, Toni (Kenny) Hodges, Amanda (Mark) Thorton, Daniel and Dylan Vaughn, Candice Welt and Caprise (Kenny) Wilson; great-grandchildren, Emma, Jacob, Eden and Dessie; and siblings, W.J. “Dub” Cotton, Billy (Martha) Cotton, Genette Buffington, Avinell Carlan, Mary Lou Cotton, Catherine (Otha) Shubert and Shirley (Don) Blalock.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 13, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Blalock officiating. Burial will be in the Banks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. and at other times at the residence located at 216 Garrison St. in Homer.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late George and Omie Baugh Cotton. Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her husband, Joe V. Vaughn who passed away in 2008; and a brother, Jude Cotton.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Sherry Vaughn and Rickey and Dessie Vaughn; grandchildren, Toni (Kenny) Hodges, Amanda (Mark) Thorton, Daniel and Dylan Vaughn, Candice Welt and Caprise (Kenny) Wilson; great-grandchildren, Emma, Jacob, Eden and Dessie; and siblings, W.J. “Dub” Cotton, Billy (Martha) Cotton, Genette Buffington, Avinell Carlan, Mary Lou Cotton, Catherine (Otha) Shubert and Shirley (Don) Blalock.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 13, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Blalock officiating. Burial will be in the Banks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, July 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. and at other times at the residence located at 216 Garrison St. in Homer.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Genell Williams (7-10-11)
HOMER - Genell Whitfield Williams, 71, died on Sunday, July 10, 2011.
She was born in Banks County on April 10, 1940, the daughter of the late James Hubert and Ruby Gertrude Caudell Whitfield. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Williams; and daughter, Samantha Williams. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church, was a member of the WMU, and was a Sunday School Teacher for a number of years. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker.
Survivors include her mother-in-law, Gladys Pierce, Martin; daughter, Becky Williams, Homer; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Angela Williams, Commerce, and Danny and Dawn Williams, Carnesville; a sister, Carolyn Purcell, Mt. Airy; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Billy Poole, Homer; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Yvonne Whitfield, Mt. Airy, Gary and Lynn Whitfield, Homer, and Lamar and Debbie Whitfield, Clarkesville; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at Charity Baptist Church with the Revs. Scott Smith and Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 12, until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, July 11, at The family requests that donations be made to the Charity Baptist Church, 1302 Hwy. 51 North, Homer, GA 30547.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born in Banks County on April 10, 1940, the daughter of the late James Hubert and Ruby Gertrude Caudell Whitfield. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Williams; and daughter, Samantha Williams. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church, was a member of the WMU, and was a Sunday School Teacher for a number of years. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker.
Survivors include her mother-in-law, Gladys Pierce, Martin; daughter, Becky Williams, Homer; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Angela Williams, Commerce, and Danny and Dawn Williams, Carnesville; a sister, Carolyn Purcell, Mt. Airy; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Billy Poole, Homer; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Yvonne Whitfield, Mt. Airy, Gary and Lynn Whitfield, Homer, and Lamar and Debbie Whitfield, Clarkesville; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at Charity Baptist Church with the Revs. Scott Smith and Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 12, until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, July 11, at The family requests that donations be made to the Charity Baptist Church, 1302 Hwy. 51 North, Homer, GA 30547.
Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.
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