Gladys Mary Grizzle: Obituary

August 23, 1924 – November 14, 2018

Mrs. Gladys Mary Grizzle, age 94, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Mrs. Grizzle was born in Oneida, TN on August 23, 1924 to the late Ben and Cora Mays Davis.  She was preceded in death by her husband Paul L. Grizzle, daughter Betty Head, and great granddaughter Taylor Caldwell.  Mrs. Grizzle was the last of three siblings.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  Mrs. Grizzle was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and she loved to garden.  Her love for sewing began when she would make clothes for her children.  Mrs. Grizzle’s grandchildren affectionately called her “Grandma”.

Survivors include her daughter and son in law Kathy and Charles Caldwell; grandchildren Randy Head, Tammy and Stacy Avery, Tina and Danny Teater, Chuck and Shannon Caldwell, and Darian and Kim Caldwell, all of Dahlonega; nine great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; sisters in law Carrie Robinson, of Athens; Bertha Gooch,and Loretta Grizzle, both of Dahlonega; sister in law and brother in law Nell and Junior Simmons of Dahlonega; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, November 17, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home.  The Rev. Kris Butler, the Rev. Lyman Caldwell, the Rev. Stacy Avery, and the Rev. Terry Head will officiate.  Interment will follow in Yahoola Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Andy Caldwell officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.

To share a memory of Mrs. Grizzle or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega, formerly Banister Funeral Home