Frances Diane Thompson Garrison: Obituary

Mrs. Frances Diane Thompson Garrison, age 67, of Dahlonega passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side.

Frances was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on October 6, 1950 to the late Grady and Alwayne Colwell Thompson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Dewayne Bagwell; son in law John Brister; brothers Henry Thompson and Johnny Thompson; sisters Shirley Thompson, Stella Christy, and Barbara Thompson.

Frances was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a pretty simple lady and besides loving her family she found joy in her coffee, cigarettes, and desserts. Frances worked at the Lumpkin County School System for many years. She was a member of The Torch of Dahlonega.

Survivors include her daughter and son in law Frances and Bradley Gilreath; daughter and fiancé Tracy Brister and Pete Dimiceli; sons and daughters in law Nathan and Nancy Bagwell; and Jess and Christy Bagwell, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Austin and Taylor Gilreath, Jonathan Gilreath, Chelsea Hatfield, Cole Brister, Nate Bagwell, Kelsey Howard, Natesha Bagwell, and Eli Bagwell; great grandchildren Carter, Grayson, and Kaydence Gilreath, Amelia Hatfield, Sydney Hatfield, and Ryleigh Howard; brothers and sisters in law Jack and Betty Thompson; and Billy and Lisa Thompson, all of Lula; sisters and brothers in law Betty and Don Harrison, Cumming; Susie and Richard Ray, Winter Haven, FL; and Sadie and Stan Bafile, Dahlonega; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2018 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. The Reverend Kris Butler, the Reverend Lyman Caldwell, and the Reverend David Masters will officiate. Interment will follow in the Dahlonega Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

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Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega