Margie JoAnn Milum: Obituary
Obituaries November 1, 2018
March 10, 1967 – October 29, 2018
Mrs. Margie JoAnn Milum, age 51, of Dahlonega passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
JoAnn was born in Hall County on March 10, 1967 to the late Joe and Margie Reece Grindle. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ricky “Jabo” Adams, son Daniel Milum and brothers Tony Grindle and Robert Reece. JoAnn was called “Mamaw” by her precious granddaughter whom she adored. She loved to ride four-wheelers, swim and take trips to the beach. JoAnn loved to take over-the-road trips and see the country with her husband “Jabo”. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter and son in law Hayley and Dillion Gentry, Cleveland; granddaughter Sydni Gentry; sister and brother in law Lora and Bobby Grant, Dawsonville; sisters Brenda Sue Lester and Becky Hardin, both of Ellijay; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Mill Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Joe Simmons will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
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Clara Jean Lunsford: Obituary
Obituaries October 23, 2018
Mrs. Clara Jean Lunsford, age 87, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, October 19, 2018.
Mrs. Lunsford was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on December 24, 1930 to the late Judge and Annie Smith Stringer. She was the last survivor of her six siblings. Of the many ways we tell family and friends we love them, feeding them is at the top of the list. You could not stop and see Mrs. Lunsford without her making sure you got something to eat. She was called “Granny” by her grandchildren who she loved very much. Mrs. Lunsford was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Number 2.
Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Waldo Lunsford; daughter and son in law Jan and Larry Robinson; son and daughter in law Jerry and Penny Lunsford, all of Dahlonega; grandchildren Josh and Ashley Robinson, Lyndsey and Clint Freeland, and Laura Lunsford; great grandchildren Jack Freeland, Rhett Freeland, and Evy Freeland; several, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, October 22, 2018 in the chapel of Anderson- Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Stephen Gerrells will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
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Dr. Robert Paul Scholl: Obituary
Obituaries October 5, 2018
Dr. Robert Paul Scholl, 86, of Dahlonega, Georgia, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center at Gainesville, Georgia.
Services will be Saturday, October 6, at Lahey & Dawson Funeral Home in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. Funeral service at 2 p.m. and burial to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa.
Dr. Scholl was born Dec. 24, 1931, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Albert and Aileen (Weber) Scholl, the youngest of four siblings and the first in his family to be born in a hospital.
He served in the Air Force during the Korean War, from 1951-1955. He married Margery Witt on Sept. 10, 1955. She died on Feb. 16, 1958, leaving behind a newborn daughter, Julie Ann.
Dr. Scholl was the first in his family to graduate from college. He studied pre-optometry at the University of Iowa and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1960 at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn.
He married Catherine Ann Baldauf on April 23, 1960. Together, they had five more children. They divorced in 1992. Catherine died July 26, 2004. He married Nancy Henton of Maquoketa on August 28, 1998. They moved to Dahlonega in 2005.
Dr. Scholl practiced optometry in DeWitt, Iowa, from 1960-1971 and in Cedar Rapids from 1971 to 2005. He owned Eye Care North until his retirement. While in Georgia, Dr. Scholl worked as a part-time optometrist for various optometry offices. He fully retired in 2015 after 55 years in optometry.
He enjoyed building model airplanes, tinkering with cars and small engines, and at one time restored antique cars. A licensed pilot, he enjoyed flying. He was also a voracious reader, especially of books dealing with World War II and history in general.
Dr. Scholl was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John Scholl and Charles Scholl, and his first and second wives. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Nancy Scholl of Dahlonega, Ga.; his sister, Kathryn Scholl of Brentwood, Calif.; six children, Julie (Jeff) Englemann of Norfolk, Neb.; Jim (Lisa) Scholl, Jeanne (Kirk) Jeffords, and Karen DeMoor, all of Cedar Rapids; Annie Scholl (Michelle Hampton) of Franklinville, NC; and Susan (Marvin) Yorgensen of Palo; a stepson Matt Walker of Iowa City; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his father-in-law, Glen “Red” Henton; sister-in-law, Judy (Dan) Byam; three nephews; and one niece; and other relatives.
Ralph Jones: Obituary
Obituaries December 15, 2019
Mr. Ralph Jones, age 75, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, January 4, 2020 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bethlehem-Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Complete obit to follow.
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Mary Pruitt,: Obituary
Obituaries October 2, 2019
Mrs. Mary Pruitt, age 83, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.
Mrs. Pruitt was born in Dawson County on June 16, 1936 to the late William “Bill” and Lucille Reed Jarrard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Loy Pruitt, brother Ralph Jarrard, and sisters Thelma Boulineau and Rachel Adkins. Mrs. Pruitt enjoyed gardening and loved to sing gospel songs. During Gold Rush Days of 2016, she was voted Mrs. Gold City Nursing Home.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-laws Lori and Harry Palmer, York, SC, and Sharon and Lowell Walker, Dahlonega; grandsons Justin Palmer and Clay (Kelsey) Head; great-grandson Brayden Head; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Robert Albert Neu: Obituary
Obituaries September 29, 2019
Mr. Robert Albert Neu, age 71, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 27, 2019.
Mr. Neu was born in Wiesbaiden, Germany on March 11, 1948 to the late Sylvester and Inge Neu. He was a proud veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp. Mr. Neu was a master plumber by trade and a member of Concord Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his beloved grandchildren.
Mr. Neu had a passion for wrestling and a goal to teach children everywhere the discipline and strength that comes with the sport. His career as a coach covered more than five decades. He trained at the elementary, middle and high school levels. His love for wrestling took him from Minnesota to Florida to Georgia and he was a 25 year member of the Atlanta Takedown Association. For 17 years Mr. Neu guarded the wrestling mat as a high school and USA wrestling official in Florida and Georgia. On April 30, 2017 Mr. Neu was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame under the designation of Lifetime Service to Wrestling for 55 years.
Survivors include his wife Sandra Neu, Dahlonega; children Rommell and Lisa Neu, Mableton, Ami and Douglas Tucker, Florida, Jacob and Vannary Neu, Cambodia, Candace and Scott Gooch, Dahlonega, and Abi and Chris Wiegand, Gainesville; grandchildren Alex Neu, Zac Neu, Kamryn Neu, Victoria Neu, Nicolas Tucker, Grant Tucker, Josef Neu, Nick Gooch, Gracie (Hot Dog) Gooch, Ava (Lil’ Scudder) Wiegand, Fischer (Buckshot) Wiegand, and Connor Wiegand; brothers and sisters-in-law Larry (Butch) and Betty Neu, Patrick and Tammy Neu, Pam and Greg Haag, Penny and Howard Covert, and Peter and Joani Neu, all of Minnesota.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyman Caldwell, the Rev. Roger Dunagan, and Col Kenny Payne will officiate. Interment will follow in Concord Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors and the Rev. Kris Butler officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
The family would like to express their love and appreciation to Northeast Georgia Hospice and to friends and neighbors for their support and acts of kindness shown.
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Marilyn Crawford Head: Obituary
Obituaries September 17, 2019
Mrs. Marilyn Crawford Head, age 64, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 16, 2019 surrounded by her children.
Marilyn was born in Hall County on October 26, 1954 to the late Dennis and Annie Carroll Carder. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Mickey Crawford, sister and brother-in-law Betty and Ralph England, sister Evelyn Wilson, and brother and sister-in-law Donald and Ginger Carder.
Marilyn was a retired educator from the Lumpkin County School System. She devoted herself to Special Education. She was a beloved mother to her children and “Nana” to her grandchildren. Marilyn fought a courageous battle with cancer with determination to see her latest grandchild EllaKate. She loved to take trips to the beach. Marilyn will always be remembered for her love and consideration for others.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Christy and Nicky Jenkins, and Brandi and Chris Poole, all of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law Randall and Valarie Crawford, Dawsonville; grandchildren Garrett Daniell, Luke Daniell, Izze Poole, Jackson Poole, Macie Cowart, and EllaKate Crawford; brother and sister-in-law Ray and Judy Carder, Gainesville; brother-in-law Junior Wilson, Clermont; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Chestatee Baptist Church. The Rev. David Skinner will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Andy Gaddis officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Among the many friends that Marilyn had were her “Red Hat Society” sisters. The family will reserve a seat for all who wish to attend the funeral service. Please wear your red hats – “Red Hatters Matter”.
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Joe Grizzle: Obituary
Obituaries September 9, 2019
Mr. Joe Grizzle, age 78, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.
Joe was born on September 28, 1940 to the late Grady and Elizabeth Garrett Grizzle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives Rita Thomasson Grizzle and Shirley Tolbert Grizzle; daughter Lovetta Diane Grizzle; stepdaughter Diane Bridges; brothers John Robert Grizzle, Marvin Grizzle and Calvin Grizzle; sisters Sharon Sue Grizzle, Bertha Chambers and Betty Ruth Grizzle.
Joe worked in the timber industry and also truck farmed. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, riding dirt roads and was always laughing and happy. Joe was a friend to all and will truly be missed. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Suches.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-laws Loretta and Tim Abercrombie, Dahlonega; Brooke and Timmy Gee, Gillsville; stepdaughter Wanda McDonald, Dahlonega; stepson Troy Bridges, Dahlonega; grandchildren Trent Gee and Suzanne Hitt; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Hitt and Dillon Anderson; sisters Janell Grizzle, Wanda Gilstrap and Lois Grizzle; brothers Tony Grizzle, Donald Grizzle, David Grizzle, Ralph Grizzle, Charles Grizzle, and Clyde Grizzle; special nephew Jackie Grizzle; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, September 9, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Carder and Rev. Freddie Bryan will officiate. Interment will follow in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Suches. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
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John Raymond Kathcart: Obituary
Obituaries August 19, 2019
Mr. John Raymond Kathcart, age 62 of Dahlonega, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019.
Complete funeral arrangements will be announced later by Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home of Dahlonega.
Carmen Waters Seitz: Obituary
Obituaries August 12, 2019
Mrs. Carmen Waters Seitz, age 89, of Dahlonega, died Saturday, August 10, 2019.
Mrs. Seitz was born August 25, 1929 in Lumpkin County, the daughter of the late Andrew Robinson and Orphia Melinda Weaver Waters. She was a homemaker and member of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Her parents, husband, Dean Seitz and son, Bob Seitz preceded her in death.
Survivors include: sons; Stanley and Larry Seitz both of Dahlonega, daughter; Joyce Hutcheson, Richmond, KY , sister; Bonnie Waters Milton, Dahlonega, 7 grandchildren, Ellen McMahan, Mindy Whitley, Jessica Cambron, Jason Seitz, Tracy McKinney, Gretchen Gentry, Stephanie Clifford, 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00pm from the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Calvin Ward officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie-in-state at the church from 1 until 2pm Monday.
The family will meet with friends Sunday from 4 until 8pm at Bernhardt Funeral Home.
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Kenneth Michael Reese: Obituary
Obituaries July 30, 2019
Mr. Kenneth Michael Reese, age 73, of Dahlonega passed away Friday, July 26, 2019.
Mr. Reese was born in Columbus, GA on September 19, 1945 to the late Leon and Annie Reese. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Sonny and Jimmy Reese. He was a member of the Dahlonega Presbyterian Church. Mr. Reese studied law and received his law degree at the University of Alabama and then earned his master’s degree in law at Emory University. Mr. Reese taught criminal justice at the University of North Georgia for 22 years. His passion was teaching and next to that was his students. Each one was special to him. Mr. Reese had taught at the University of Alaska and Georgia Southern University. Law was at his heart and his accomplishment as a legal representative on an Indian Reservation in Montana will always be remembered.
He was dearly loved by his wife, children, and close relatives. Mr. Reese was proud of his old movie collection and enjoyed spending time watching them. His favorite pastime was spending days at the beach. Mr. Reese will be deeply missed by his family.
Survivors include his wife Susan Reese, Dahlonega; son Mickey Reese, Dahlonega; daughter Anney Reese, Atlanta; son Bobbey Reese, CA; granddaughter Phoenix Waters; sister and brother-in-law Beverly and Don Stewart, Conyers; sister-in-law Connie Reese, Auburn, AL; sister and brother-in-law Olga and Flip Hoskin, Osteen, FL; sister-in-law Amelia Moore, Montgomery, AL; brother and sister-in-law Hayne and Cindy Hollis; and several close family members including nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services were held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Mari Turner officiated.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, or Dahlonega Presbyterian Church, 150 Warwick Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
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Bret Wayne Truelove: Obituary
Obituaries July 25, 2019
Mr. Bret Wayne Truelove, age 61, of Dahlonega passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
Bret Truelove was born in Hall County on November 30, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father Grady Truelove. Mr. Truelove served his country honorably in United States Army. He was affectionately called “Robo Papa” by his grandchildren. He was a member of Community Chapel Congregational Holiness Church.
Survivors include his wife Annie Truelove, Dahlonega; children Ruby and William Gannon, Baldwin; Candice Truelove, Jefferson; Misty and Tim Burnett, Gainesville; and Amber and Brian McCurry, Dahlonega; mother Lyle Moore, Toccoa; sister Lisa Hall; sister and brother-in-law Laris and Greg Gunn; brothers and sisters-in-laws Joel and Debbie Truelove and Steven and Dominic Thomason; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several step siblings, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Landers and the Rev. Clarence Reynolds will officiate. Interment will follow at the Community Chapel Congregational Holiness Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.
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Ralph Eugene Black Sr.: Obituary
Obituaries July 3, 2019
Ralph Eugene Black Sr.
August 05, 1928 – May 26, 2019
Ralph Eugene Black Sr. 90, of Dahlonega left this earthly world to be with the Lord at 4:30 am on May 26, 2019.
Mr. Black was born August 5, 1928 in Atlanta, Ga to Joseph Johnson Black and Mazie Mae (Allison) Black. He was one of seven sons. Mr. Black served 5 years in the Marine Corp as a ranking Staff Sargent, he then attended Southern Technical Institute and Georgia Tech University. On July 3, 1955 in Atlanta, he married his beloved wife Esther Elizabeth House. They were married for 64 years. Together they had two daughters, Pat and Pam, and three sons, Ralph, Philip, and Robert. In addition he is survived by his two brothers, Thomas Black and Marvin Black, thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Mr. Blacks entrepreneurial spirit and tireless vision were manifested in various realms of Real Estate Development, General Construction, and as an owner in restaurants and car washes.
Mr. Black is remembered for his kindness, goodness, and his infectious laughter. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and all of God’s creation. He left an incredible legacy of love for his family.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday May 30, 2019 at Dahlonega United Methodist Church at 10 am. Family will receive friends at 9 am on Thursday at the church until the time of service. Interment will be held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery where full military honor will be presented. The family has vocalized how meaningful it would be to have your attendance at the graveside and share in this celebration.
Online condolences and memories may be left at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com
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Katy Ruth Wells O’Neal: Obituary
Obituaries May 23, 2019
Katy Ruth Wells O’Neal
March 16, 1924 – May 8, 2019
In memory of Katy Ruth Wells O’Neal, age 95, of Cumming, Georgia entered into eternal life Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Mrs. O’Neal was born on March 16, 1924, in Royston, Georgia to the late Jesse L. Wells and Cordelia Winn Wells. She was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and a resident for many years at Gracemont Assisted Living in Cumming, Georgia. Ruth retired from Sears & Roebuck after 20 years in the credit department. She was known for her love for people and her hospitality. Mrs. O’Neal was preceded in death by her husband Ralph J. O’Neal, son, Ronald Wells O’Neal, grandson, Craig Preston O’Neal, brother, J. C. Wells, and sisters, Irene Jones, Sarah Wread, Dot Pece, and Francis Harvey. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Terrie O’Neal, of Cleveland, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Carol Bryant O’Neal, of Cumming, Georgia; former daughter-in-law Alana Cuthbertson O’Neal , of Temple, GA; sisters, Winnie Lowrey, Evelyn Burry, and Charlotte Long; grandchildren, Michael and Gina O’Neal, and Kathryn and Paul Rapalee; two great grandchildren, Stephen Rapalee and Nichole Rapalee, and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 AM til the funeral service at 12:00 noon in the Dahlonega Chapel of McDonald Family Funeral Homes, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 5755 Mallory Road, College Park, GA 30349. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Jail Ministry at Helen First Baptist Church, Post Office Box 626, Helen, Georgia 30545 or to a charity of your choice in her name. Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 dahlonegafuneralhome.com
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Jo D Carder: Obituary
Obituaries May 23, 2019
Jo D Carder
January 02, 1929 – May 12, 2019
Mrs. Jo D Carder, age 90, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Mrs. Carder was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. She was born on January 2, 1929 to the late William and Harriett Abercrombie McClure. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Nathaniel Carder and brother James A. McClure. Mrs. Carder was the oldest living member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. She was a strong and loving mother having raised up four daughters all in the same way. Mrs. Carder was affectionately called grandmother by her grandchildren. She loved living on the farm she grew up on.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Ann Carder and Tracy Grizzle, Dahlonega, Mary Jo and Russell Hester, Cleveland, Deborah and Ronald Couch, Clermont, and Gayle and Wayne White, Gainesville; sister Irene Hinson, Columbia, SC; sister-in-law Shirley McClure, Dahlonega; grandchildren Mike Smith and Dixie Truelove, David and Beth Smith, Lori Smith Baker, Jeremy Walters, DeEnna Walters, Jason and Stacie Couch, Amanda and Shane Grier, Matt and Catherine White, Courtney White and Daniel Byrnes, Laketa and Mike Cathey, and Katrina Hester and Joel Dockery; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. The Rev. Les Fuller and Mr. Mike Smith will officiate. Interment will follow in Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional or contributions may be made to Philippi Baptist Church c/o Tracy Sutton, 217 Meadow Lane, Dahlonega, GA 30533 or Mt. Gilead Baptist Church c/o Jim McClure, P.O. Box 835, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
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Georgia Mae Spradley: Obituary
Obituaries May 23, 2019
Georgia Mae Spradley
July 18, 1936 – May 05, 2019
Mrs. Georgia Mae Welch Spradley, age 82, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019.
Mrs. Spradley was born in Suches, GA on July 18, 1936 to the late George W. and Rev. Lillie Mae Tow Self. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Spradley, her first husband Leon Welch, son Juddy Troy Welch, granddaughter Johanna Welch Burns, great-grandson Chris Burns, brothers and sisters-in-law Alvin and Faye Self, and Charlie and Susie Self, and brothers-in law Albert Parison and Harold Ash.
Georgia Mae was a member of Harmony Church of God in Suches, GA until she moved her membership to Dahlonega Church of God (The Torch) where she remained a faithful member until the Lord called her home. She served in various ministries of the church. Georgia Mae started and directed the youth choir and she was the adult choir director for many years. She was instrumental in starting the gospel singing at Gold Rush by having her choir sing as part of the Sunday activities.
Georgia Mae lived in Kentucky and West Virginia for a number of years when her first husband, Leon Welch, was the supervisor for building major highways in our country. She was fortunate enough to be a stay-at-home mom to her three young boys. The mountains of north GA was always home for Georgia Mae. When she returned home her and her three boys worked together on the family farm. They always started early enough to leave time for fun the rest of the day. They loved to fish together and finding their own bait made it much more memorable.
After her boys were grown and with only an 8th Grade education, Georgia Mae decided to attend Real Estate School at Lanier Technical College. After receiving her real estate license, she established Georgia Gold Realty and she became a successful business woman. Georgia Mae was a broker, developer, and builder. She was hands-on and often used her own hands in the homes she developed. She loved and respected everyone that worked with her and for her.
All through her life Georgia Mae never lost her love for fishing. She would often leave work early, high-heels and all, to do a little fishing. Often, for a laugh, she told of fishing and chasing down a venomous snake and killing it with her high-heel shoes. Georgia Mae was a talented musician and she exposed her children to music and made sure it was a part of their lives.
Survivors include her son and fiancé Charlie George Welch and Melanie Jackson; son Jeffrey Leon Welch, both of Dahlonega; daughter-in-law Donna Welch Reed; grandchildren Stephen Welch, Jamie Welch and Todd Holford, Aaron and Dana Welch, Adam and Mary Welch, Caleb and Sami Welch, Haley Justus, Trahlita Welch, Charlie Leon Welch, T. J. Bruce, and Ryan Gee; great-grandchildren Kenny Page, Melinda Page, Joshua Welch, Nichlaus Welch, Hanna Holford, Sophia Welch, Olivia Welch, Hailey Welch, A. J. Welch, Adrian Page, Brianna Bryant, Tristan Bryant, Chandler Welch, and Kylie Jo Welch; sisters Dorothy Parison and Lena Ash, both of Dahlonega; brother and sister-in-law Ted and Connie Carver Self, Dahlonega; brother Jerry Self, Cornelia; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. P. L. Jones and the Rev. David Masters will officiate. Interment will follow in Dahlonega Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the service hour Wednesday at the funeral home.
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