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Zelmer Robert Gooch: Obituary

Obituaries August 1, 2019 , by

Mr. Zelmer Robert Gooch age 81 of Dalton, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 31, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Gooch was born on October 3, 1937 in Atlanta, GA., the son of the late William “Bill” Gooch & Myrtice Lunsford.  Mr. Gooch operated Gooch’s General Store in Suches for many years as well as serving on the Union Co. Rescue Squad. He is also preceded in death by two grandfathers and two grandmothers, Wash & Julie Gooch and William & Rebecca Lunsford. Mr. Gooch was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Gooch is his loving wife of 60 years, Iva Lee Coker Gooch of Dalton, GA., two sons and a daughter-in-law; Alan & Kristie Gooch of Cleveland, GA., Kevin Gooch of Cleveland, GA., one daughter and a son-in-law; Niki & Jerry Gerber of Dalton, GA., a sister and brother-in-law; Ima Jean & Bob Tritt of Woodstock, GA., four grandchildren; Kyle & Rheanna Gooch, Kaleb Gooch, Conner Haynes and Kason Gooch, and a great-grandchild; Deacon Gooch, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held Saturday August 3, 2019 at 3:00pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Wade Plott officiating. Interment will follow in Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery for the immediate family. Military Honors will be presented by the North GA Honor Guard. The family will meet with friends prior to the services from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Nina Mason Owenby: Obituary

Obituaries July 25, 2019 , by

*Full Obituary Pending*

The Cochran Funeral Home & Crematory of Blairsville announces Funeral Services for Mrs. Nina Mason Owenby of Covington, Georgia who passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home.

Nina leaves behind to cherish her memory: her children, Charles Stephen Owenby, Pamela Jeryn Forrest, Vicki Owenby Bailey, and Valerie Owenby Blankenship; her siblings, Flossie Lee Mason (Stebbins), Frankie Swanson (Mason), Austell Sithrona, Patricia Bowen, Ronald P. Mason, and Charles Jordan Mason. Also, sharing in her legacy are 8 grandchildren, Andrew Reed Middlebrooks, Alyssa Jeryn Forrest, Gary Taylor Owenby, Elizabeth Ashton Bailey, Alana Jeryn Bailey, Allen Reeves Blankenship, Emily Catherine Blankenship, Rebecca Lynne Blankenship and 1 great grandchild, Lyla Catherine Middlebrooks.

If you wish, memorial donations may be made online to the American Cancer Society atwww.acs.org.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville with Rev. Jerry Young officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 12 pm until the service begins. She will be laid to rest at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery net to her husband, Charles Taylor Owenby.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Hoe & Crematory of Blairsville.

Rev. Norman Thomas Stewart: Obituary

Obituaries January 12, 2020 , by

Rev. Norman Thomas Stewart, age 95 of Blue Ridge, GA passed away January 6, 2020, at Piedmont Mountain Side Hospital. Mr. Stewart was born September 30, 1924, in Fannin County to the late John Stewart and Myrtle Cochran Stewart. Norman was the fifth child from a large family of fifteen children. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church for most of his life.
Norman worked at The Tennessee Chemical Company in the acid department for thirty-two years and retired in 1984. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Delores Stewart, son, Norman Thomas Stewart Jr., mother, Myrtle Cochran Stewart, father, John Stewart, sisters, Eddie Hyde, Edith Stewart, Etyhel Allen and Effie Free, brothers, Arvil Stewart, Winston Stewart, sisters, Eslee Earls and Marie Dykes, brother, Johnny Stewart, sisters, Willa Mae Franklin and Reathel Barton, and brother, Harold Stewart.

Survivors include wife, Mary Pauline Stewart, daughters, Wanda Stewart (Dan) Long, Patricia Stewart (Ernest) Long, and Kathrine Stewart (Randy) Brown, son, Norman Gerald (Sandy) Stewart, sisters, Glee Wright and Thelma Davenport. Also many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, January 9, 2020, at 2:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran F.H. with the Rev. Ronnie Aberthany and Rev. Phillip Davenport officiating. Music provided by Caylor Family Singers. Interment will follow in Concord Baptist Church. Pallbearers: Gerald Stewart, Micheal Long, Scott Long, Chris Brown, Charles Parrish Jr., and Jeff Stanley. Honorary pallbearers: Dan Long, Ernest Long, Joe Stanley, Randy Brown, and Farion Barton.

The family will receive friends at Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Mary Carolyn Jones: Obituary

Obituaries January 4, 2020 , by

Mary Carolyn Jones, age 78 of Copperhill, passed away on December 30, 2019, at Hospice Of Chattanooga Care Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mrs. Jones was born on February 9, 1941, in Copperhill, Tn to late Cecil A Collis and Ruby Lorene Brooks. Mary loved her job working at Walmart in Murphy, NC. She adored her nephews Brandon, Jordan, Cody, and Tyler and thought of them as her own. One of the many things she cherished in her lifetime was Spanky. Mrs. Mary Jones was truly an extraordinary woman and was admired by everyone who knew her. Heaven gained a beautiful angel who will be missed each and every day. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold G. Jones, and her sister Judy Collis.

Survivors include her sister, Kathleen Walden, sister, Brenda Brackett, brother, Jim Collis(Karen), sister, Joy C. Collis, and sister Jane Morrow (Dwight).

Funeral services will not be announced due to family requests.
Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at [ www.cochranfuneralhomes.com ]( http://www.cochranfuneralhomes.com/ ).

John Harold Garrett: Obituary

Obituaries December 8, 2019 , by
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   Mr. John Harold Garrett age 80 of Old Gum Log Rd. Blairsville passed away on Sunday December 1, 2019 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Garrett was born on Jan. 27, 1939 in Suches, GA., the son of the late Henry Garrett and the late Mary Harkins Garrett. He was a native and lifelong resident of Union County. John was a veteran of the US Army with over twenty three years of service. He loved fishing, hunting and loafering with his cousin Earl. He was preceded in death by his parents and also three sisters, Lizzie Grizzle, Essie Davis and Hattie Garrett, three brothers, Willard, Leaford and William Garrett. John was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Garrett are his loving wife and best friend of fifty two years, Dorothy Sue Ross Garrett of Blairsville, two daughters and one son in law, Shirley and Scott Durrett of Tulsa, OK., Hillary Garrett of Bixby, OK., three sisters and brothers in law, Shelby and J.W. Jenkins of Bunnell, FL., Helen and Ronnie Abercrombie of Suches, Edith and Thomas Bradford of Calhoun, one grandson, Ryan Campbell, several nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. George Cline officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be the US Army Honor Guard. Interment will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Antioch Baptist Church in John’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Thursday, from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Cheryl Lee Helton: Obituary

Obituaries December 1, 2019 , by

Cheryl Lee Helton, age 48, of Gainesville, GA, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. She was born in Ducktown, TN, on Tuesday, October 26, 1971, to the late Steven & Sandra Wilcox Helton. Cheryl enjoyed her work as a Patient Care Tech for Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She not only offered assistance for her patients, but she also provided a kind, friendly, and caring personality. Cheryl will be remembered by all who knew her, but especially missed by her children; Alexius Helton, Austin Helton and, Heyli Colbert, grandchildren; Jorrden Crowder, Jayse Crowder, and Annleigh Crowder. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Murphy, NC. Rev. Allen Harris will be officiating.
Cochran Funeral Home Of Murphy is honored to be serving the family.

Gene Herman (Coach) Schultz: Obituary

Obituaries November 26, 2019 , by

U.S. Veteran

           Mr. Gene Herman (Coach) Schultz, age 78, of Blairsville, passed away at his home, Saturday, November 23, 2019, following an extended illness. He was born February 4, 1941 in Wayside, WI to the late Harold and Bernice Janry Schultz. Mr. Schultz moved here 16 years ago from Kewaunee, WI. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was retired from Schreiber Foods. Mr. Schultz was of the Lutheran Faith. He was an avid Packers fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Maxine Schultz of Blairsville, GA, four children, Tina Pickard of DePere, WI, Tammy (Philip) Newberry of Blue Ridge, GA, Troy Schultz of Epworth, GA, and Todd (Dawn) Schultz of Green Bay, WI, sisters, Bonnie (Gary) Paultz of Reedsville, WI, and Karen Schimek of Green Bay, WI, brothers, Scott (Linda) Schultz and Giles (Debbie) Schultz both of Reedsville, WI, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends also survive.

There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Friday, November 29, 2019 from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted but if you wish make memorial donations in Mr. Schultz memory to Life Care Medical Transport, 1058C Kiutuestia Creek RD, Blairsville, GA.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Rev. James W. Jenkins: Obituary

Obituaries November 23, 2019 , by

Rev. James W. Jenkins, age 77, of Copperhill, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019, at Fannin Regional Hospital. Mr. Jenkins was born May 3, 1942, in Culberson, NC, to the late Charles Jenkins and the late Gazzie Truett Jenkins. He was a member of Ducktown Masonic Lodge, No. 241 F&AM, and served area churches as pastor for over 30 years including Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Shady Grove Baptist Church. James also worked as a security guard for the Tennessee Chemical Company for 35 years, and enjoyed giving his time and talent at the Polk County Senior Center. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his father, Charles Jenkins, mother, Gazzie Truett Jenkins, first wife, Joy Bruce Jenkins, sisters, Willie Mae Jenkins, Faye Rogers, Jean Clonts, Dorothy Alsobrook, and Geneaive Jenkins, brothers, Thomas Jenkins, Junior Jenkins, and George Jenkins.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Jenkins, sister, Louizene Wilson, brother, Lucky (Pat) Jenkins, son, Dwayne Jenkins, daughter, JoAnn (Alan) Deal, step-daughters, Shauna (Lee) Adams, Pam (Eric) Satterfield, and Becky (Eddie) O’Neal, grandchildren, Jessica Dean, Jason (Leslie) Dean, Joshua (Amber) Dean, Michael (Misty) Deal, Christopher Deal, Scott Deal, Alan Deal, Jr., step-grandchildren, Noah (Alexis) O’Neal, Isaac O’Neal, Michah O’Neal, Jessica Thomason, Jennifer (David) Henry, Wesley Adams, Kyle Adams, and many great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 2:00 pm at Shady Grove BaptistChurch, Murphy, NC. with Rev. Jeremiah Jack and Rev. Josh Ledford officiating. Music provided by: Shady Grove Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jason Dean, Joshua Dean, Michael Deal, Lee Adams, Eddie O’Neal, David Henry.

The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of, McCaysville, Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm & Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Shady Grove Baptist Church from
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Helen Louise Beal Bair: Obituary

Obituaries November 13, 2019 , by

HELEN LOUISE BEAL BAIR, AGE 91, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Ross A. Bair. Also surviving are her cherished children Deborah (Thomas) Miller, Claudia (Philip) Scharer, Kathryn (Mark) Bolhofner, Grandchildren Calie (Kevin) Mckinnon, Ryan (Dawn) Scharer, Katelyn ( Jacob ) Harris , Ross ( Sara) Bolhofner, Taylor (Curtis) Barrett, Shelby (John) Buttimer, and Kevin Miller. Great Grandchildren Carter, Tyler, Chase and Cameron Mckinnon, Ryleigh, Samuel and Harper Scharer, Miles and James Buttimer, Livia and Jesse Harris, Cora and Mark Bolhofner. Brother John (Linda) Beal currently resides in Ohio, and Helen was preceded in death by sister Marilyn (Myron) Ferry. T

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Grace Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jon Jacobs and Dr. Mark Bolhofner officiating. Interment will follow at Laurel Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the service begins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Grace Presbyterian Church, PO Box 105, Blairsville, Ga 30514.

Rev. Donald “Don” Kirkland: Obituary

Obituaries November 6, 2019 , by

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville is announcing as a courtesy for Coggins Funeral Home of Thomaston, Georgia, services for Rev. Donald “Don” Kirkland age 84 of Thomaston Ga, formerly of Blairsville, who died Monday November 4, 2019 at his residence.

Rev. Kirkland was born on July 14, 1935 in Slocomb Al, to the late Roy Kirkland and the late Alline Golden Kirkland. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Rev. Kirkland loved aviation and flew thirty years in Africa for the International Mission Board. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church where he served as Associate Pastor for many years. Rev. Kirkland also served as Associate Pastor at Zion Baptist Church in Suches Ga.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Diane Kirkland of Thomaston Ga, daughters Mrs. Cindy Kirkland Cone of Pine Mountain Ga, Mrs. Sharon Kirkland (David) Timms of Pine Mountain Ga, step daughter Mrs. Teresa Hall Ponder of Lagrange Ga, step son Mr. Raymond (Michelle) Ponder of Suches Ga. 8 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from Mountain View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friend at Coggins Funeral Home on Tuesday November 5, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
www.cogginsfuneralhome.com

Joseph “Joey” Granger Grimsley Jr: Obituary

Obituaries November 3, 2019 , by

Mr. Joseph “Joey” Granger Grimsley Jr., age 82, of Hillcrest Dr., Hiawassee, formerly of Cape Coral, FL., passed away peacefully on Sunday October 27, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Grimsley was born on December 19, 1936 in Miami, FL., the son of the late Joseph Granger Grimsley Sr. and the late Dorcas (Doris) Levone Stone. Joey was an avid saltwater fisher as well as being a Church Elder in the Blairsville Seventh Day Adventist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his loving & caring wife of 48 years, Robin Grimsley of Hiawassee, four sons and three daughters-in-law, Stephen & Nicki Grimsley of Jenison, MI., Joseph & Karen Grimsley of Bushnell, FL., John & Carol Grimsley of Columbia, SC., Steven Grimsley of Orlando, FL., one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah & Roger Hawkins of Maitland, FL., two sisters, Mary Grimsley of Deltona, FL., and Bonnie Reynolds of Miami, FL. Christian, Lauren, Megan, eleven grandchildren & sixteen great-grandchildren also survive.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 2:00pm from the Blairsville Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Valentine Rusu, Pastor Tom Lighthall, and Pastor Maurice Witt officiating. A reading will also be presented by John Weston & Nancy Witt. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations be made to the Worthy Student fund at: Blairsville Seventh Day Adventist Church or the Wimbish Road Seventh Day Adventist Church in Macon, GA. The family will meet with friends following the services.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Vernon Ray Moore: Obituary

Obituaries November 3, 2019 , by

Vernon Ray Moore, age 69, of Murphy, passed away October 28, 2019, at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. Mr. Moore was born November 2, 1949, in Murphy, NC, to the late Arvil Lee Moore and Helen Irene Peek Moore. He served as a deacon at the Household of Faith Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Vernon enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and cutting grass.

Survivors include a step-son, James Stuart, sons, Robert Moore, and Jonathan Moore, sister, Shirley Wilbanks, and brother, James Greene, two grandchildren, Mackenzie Moore, and Windy, three great-grandchildren, Leeya, Elijah, and Isaiah.

Funeral services: Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 1:00 pm at the Household of Faith with Pastor Richard Mashburn and Rev. Preston Mashburn officiating. Interment will follow in the Grape Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers: Claude Hartness, Troy Roberson, Jerry Curtis, Keith Mashburn, and Steve Guthrie. Honorary pallbearers: Henry Raper, George Mashburn, Glenn Mashburn, and Charlie Moore.

The family will receive friends at the House Hold of Faith Saturday, November 2, 2019, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.

Edwin Allan Laney: Obituary

Obituaries October 23, 2019 , by

Mr. Edwin Allan Laney age 59 of Mountain View Drive Jasper formerly of Ellijay passed away peacefully on Sunday October 20, 2019 in the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Laney was born on August 15, 1960 in Murphy, NC., the son of the late Pat Laney and the late Mildred Dockery Laney. He was a loving father and grandfather. Mr. Laney was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Laney are one son and daughter in law, Dustin and Tammy McElwaney of Blue Ridge, two grandchildren, Dakota Laney and Connor McElwaney, many other relatives and friends also survive.

No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to help defray expenses in Mr. Laney’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Karl Lee Edsall: Obituary

Obituaries October 17, 2019 , by

Mr. Karl Lee Edsall (Age 60) of Blairsville, passed away peacefully

on Tuesday October 15, 2019 following an extended illness.

Karl was born in Muskegon, MI to the late Joseph and Charlotte Edsall.

Karl, a longtime resident of both Florida and Michigan had a deep passion for

cars and motorcycles and a great love and respect for his country.

Karl proudly served as a SP4 in the United States Army for four years.

He was an experienced, military trained welder as well as an artist, and inventor.

Karl was of the Christian Faith and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.

 

Karl is survived by his two children Candice Cothren (Kyle Lance) of Murphy, NC. and Cody Edsall of Flowery Branch, GA; Grandsons Darrell Cothren and Able Lance, Sister Kari Edsall of Michigan, Brothers Kirk Edsall of Tennessee and Dan Edsall (Brenda Edsall) of Blairsville, GA as well as niece Katie Hamilton (Josh Hamilton, daughter Kaylee Hamilton) and nephew Steven Edsall.

 

A funeral service honoring Karl will be held on Sunday October 20, 2019 at 2:00pm in the Mountain View Chapel Blairsville, GA with Rev. George Cline officiating.

Military Honors will be conducted by the North GA Honor Guard.

Family will receive friends on Sunday from 12 – 2:00 pm.

Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA on Tuesday October 22, 2019.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Robert Orin Wildrick: Obituary

Obituaries October 11, 2019 , by

Mr. Robert Orin Wildrick age 83 of Vista Ridge Blairsville passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2019 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Wildrick was born on April 16, 1936 in East Stroudsburg, PA., the son of the late Walter Wildrick and the late Lura DePuy Wildrick. Robert was a veteran of the US Air Force. He retired from Bell South and ATT&T after many years of service. Robert was good hearted and was always wanting to help someone in need. He was a member of the Myo Sitis Foundation. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Robert attended the Emanuel Presbyterian Church in Franklin.

Surviving Robert are his loving wife and best friend of thirty five years, Anne Meredith Wildrick of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Bobby and Anneke Wildrick of Seattle, WA., one daughter, Janice Wildrick, one sister, Jean Heinrick of Reading, PA., three grandchildren, a host of his church family, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday October 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Georgia National Cemetery with Rev. Tim McQuitty officiating. The US Air Force will present full Military Honors. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Emanuel Presbyterian Church in Franklin and will be announced. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family request that donations may be made to the Emanuel Presbyterian Church in Franklin or to the Myo Sitis Foundation in Robert’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Mary Blair Arnold: Obituary

Obituaries October 9, 2019 , by

Mary was born June 21, 1931 in Lawrenceville, Georgia.  She was 88 years young and was very active until a couple months ago.  She left with the angels while surrounded by her son and others that loved her.  Mary was proceeded in death by her parents Frank & Magnolia Blair, her sister Virginia Chambers and her husband, the love of her life Herbert Arnold.

 

Mary is survived by her son Michael David Arnold whom she resided with in Blairsville Georgia.  Mary is also survived by nephews, nieces, a host of family, friends, neighbors & church families all of whom she loved dearly.

 

Mary had a passion for helping other since she was a little girl.  Mary was a “Daddy’s Girl” learning at an early age how too politic, teach people how to vote and make friends.

 

Mary’s first job was doing time studies at Empire Corporation in Atlanta.  Shortly after she went to work at Gwinnett County Extension Service.  This is when she found her gift of helping others.  She would go into homes teaching love income families about nutrition, how to cook, clean, read, grow a garden and survive during difficult times.  Mary didn’t stop there; she then went to work as Director of Gwinnett County Senior Citizens & Hi-Hope Training Center as Director of Transportation of Special Needs Students.

 

Upon retirement she and Herbert moved to Blairsville and built a log cabin on the lake.  But Mary didn’t know how to retire.  Mary was a volunteer of Special Needs programs, Clothing missions, Union County Lions Club, American legion Women’s Auxiliary, TVA Lake Association for Lake Nottely Improvements and Union County Relay for Life, only to name a few.  She would provide respite care and work one to one with Special Needs.  Mary always received the highest honors as she excelled in all the organizations, she was a part of.

 

Mary loved her church families.  She and Herbert helped to start Central Baptist Church in 1958 along with 36 others and they continue to grow and prosper today in Lawrenceville.  Mary still supports Eastside Baptist Church in Lawrenceville where she has many friends attend.  Mary is a member of House of Prayer in Blairsville where she stated and taught a Special Needs Sunday School Class for over 10 years.  Mary, Herbert & Mike would host a lot of outings at their home and treat everyone on a ride in their pontoon boat down the lake.  Mary never really quit teaching as every Sunday, she would still have one of “her children” sit with her during the services.

 

Mary will be missed by all that knew her.  She was always sending cards to everyone.  She would get so excited when the mail came as she knew one of her “Special Children” would send her cards and letters.  Friends that moved away still exchanged letters with Mary.  At Christmas, she would cover the walls of her house with the many cards, letters & pictures she would get.  Mary’s wish is that it doesn’t stop with her.  She desired that we love each other, help each other and be a blessing to those around us.  Make a friend and be a friend.

 

Presiding at the Blairsville service will be Rev. Jerry Helton along with Bill Honaker & Lisa Little speaking.  The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers Mark Arnold, Wayne Tullis, Donice Tullis, & Ricky Abercrombie.  Honorary Escorts will be Union County Lions Club & American Legion Honor Guard.  Presiding at the Lawrenceville graveside service will be Rev. Bill Dobbs.

 

Viewing will be Tuesday October 8th from 2:00pm till 8:00pm at Mountain View Funeral Home 119 Murphy Highway Blairsville, GA.  Services will be from the chapel on Wednesday October 9th at 11:00am.  After conclusion we will convene at 3:00pm for a graveside service at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens 87 Scenic Highway Lawrenceville, GA where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Herbert.

 

In lieu of flowers, we would like to ask that you make a monetary donation to East Side Baptist Church 209 N. Chestnut Street Lawrenceville, GA  30046 in memory of Mary Arnold

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Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

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