WILLIAMSON

MRS. ELIZABETH R. WILLIAMSON, age 93, of Espy Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Rustin, LA. on June 14, 1929, to the late Hubert and Irma Thacker Rogers. Mrs. Williamson was a retired Special Needs Nurse; in addition to Parents was preceded in death by her husband, the late Earl Williamson, a son the late William Bruce Taylor, and sister and brother-in-law, the late Trudy and Jim Ellett.

Surviving are Her sons, Russell Keith Taylor and Thomas Michael Taylor; several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, one Niece and one Nephew.

At Mrs. Williamson’s request she was cremated; a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BALDWIN

MR. MAX RUSSELL BALDWIN, Sr., age 85, of Dry Valley Church Road Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday August 25th, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 5, 1937, son of the late Archie R. and Annie Ruth Baines Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin retired in 1980 as a Major of the United States Army serving in Vietnam two terms and achieved Master Senior Aviator. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, the late Gracie Ruth Hall.

Surviving are his loving Wife, Peggy Shamblin Baldwin; Daughter, Virginia Ruth Baldwin; Sons, Max Russell Baldwin II and Patrick S. Baldwin, M.D.; Grandchildren, Cassidy Shea Baldwin, M.D, Dylan Shamblin Baldwin, Catlin Rae Meredith, Max Edwin Kohl, James Ryan Kohl and Islay Ruth Kohl.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 28th, 2022 from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Woods and Mr. John Shamblin officiating. Entombment will be at a later date. Pallbearers will be Lee Wilcox, Jeff Mitchell, Dylan Baldwin, Mark Woods, Terry Payne, and John Meredith. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lee and Caroline Meranic, John and Glendia Liddle, Ted and Gayle Goss, Debra Piper, Sue Bridges, Kevin and Betsy Hayes, Connie and Terry Payne, Pam and Spenser Hogg, Peggy and Harold Boyd, Joy and Dewayne Hampton, Libby and Mikey Worthington, Dr. Jeffery Blackmon, Jimmy Barron, Lisa and Buddy Hill, and Teresa Compton. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WHITE

MRS. JANICE LEE (PATSY) WHITE, age 75, of Red Bird Lane, Summerville, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Sunday evening at her residence, following an extended illness. Born in North Carolina on April 25, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Raymond Deforest (Boog) Kirby and Josie Elizabeth Keef (Jo) Kirby. Mrs. White was former Director of Nutrition at Kennestone Hospital and a member of the Teloga Baptist Church. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by Her husband, the late Noland Dewayne White on July 4, 2021, and brothers, the late Steve Kirby and Michael Kirby.

Surviving are son, Jaylen White; sister-Linda (Bill) Powell; special friends and caregivers, Diane Venable, Vickie and Gene Brown, Peggy Mitchell, and Brandon Gurley.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. from the Teloga Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Weaver officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Steve Rinehart, Johnny Gentry, Gene Brown, Ted Deberry, Gene Ellenburg, and Brandon Gurley. Honorary Pallbearers are the Ladies of Teloga Baptist Church and Arti Cherry, and Peggy Mitchell; special friends and caregivers Diane Venable, Vickie and Gene Brown, (Best Friend Ever) Kathy Gentry, Peggy Mitchell, and Brandon Gurley. The Family will receive friends Wednesday at the Teloga Baptist Church from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Patsy White.

DUKE

MR. ROGER HUGH DUKE, age 78, of Cave Spring, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Hamilton, Alabama, on January 4, 1944, a son of the late George and Wilma Lois Markham Duke. He was a maintenance operator for a printing operation. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by brothers, the late Harold Duke, Billy Wayne Duke, and Larry Duke.

Surviving are daughter, Beth Lynn Duke Jackson (Darrin); son, Tobin Monroe Duke; grandchildren, Haley Duke, Emily Jackson, Dawson Jackson, and Hannah Duke; sister, Linda Duke Tucker (Tommy); brothers, Gary Duke (Becky), Barry Duke (Jimmie), and Tony Duke (Karen); sister-in-law, Sarah Duke; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Monday, August 22nd, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with Pastor Jarrod Kinsey officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MASHHADI

MOHAMMAD ALI MASHHADI, age 32, of Wildlife Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly August 9, 2022. Born on April 12, 1990 in Lahore, Pakistan, and was a service station attendant.

Surviving are parents, Syed and Linda Mashhadi; brother Shawn Mashhadi; Grandparents also survive.

Funeral service and interment Saturday, August 20th, from Berryton Cemetery.

ALLEN

MRS. DAPHENE J. ALLEN, age 98, of Walnut Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, in the local nursing home. Born on July 31, 1924, was a native of Jackson County, Alabama, and a daughter of the late Reuben and Effie Hilley Johnson. A member of South Summervile Baptist Church, Mrs. Allen worked for Montgomery Knitting Mill and retired from Oakview Nursing and Rehab. Center. In addition to Parents, was preceded in death by husband, the late Loren Howard Allen, son, the late Danny Allen, also three Brothers and two sisters died earlier.

Surviving are daughter, Aleta Kellett (Jimmy Barron); daughter-in-law, Betty Ann Allen; grandchildren, Heather Eagle, Kyle (Lori) Kellett, Stephanie Allen (Frank Winter), Jeff Pless; great grandchildren, Hayden and Taylor Eagle, Gracie Farmer, Kylor and Ruby Kellett, Rowan and Bridgette Wang; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17th, at 4:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Greer and Rev. Doyle Waters officiating with eulogy by Heather Eagle, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Kyle Kellett, Kylor Kellett, Hayden Eagle, Taylor Eagle, Jeff Pless, and Frank Winter; Honorary Pallbearers the Staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehab. Center. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Church. Contributions may be made to the South Summerville Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Daphene J. Allen who passed away Sunday.

CRUMP

MR. JEREMY PAUL CRUMP, age 45, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away July 17, 2022, from injuries received in a pedestrian/automobile accident in the Pennville Community. Mr. Crump was born April 1, 1977, in Summerville, Georgia, a son of the late Debra McCauley and Gary Thomas Crump who survives. In addition to his Mother, He was preceded in death by grandparents, Anna and B. D. McCauley, Bessie and C. G. Crump.

Surviving are father, Gary Thomas Crump; wife, Connie Crump; daughters, Olivia Tidmore and Adrian Tidmore; brothers, Gary B. Crump, Christopher T. (Christy) Crump, and David Crump; sister, Haley Crump; several Nieces, Nephews, great Nieces, and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Bryson McCauley officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements.

RICH

 MR. LAMAR W. RICH, age 73,  received his wings July 31, 2022 while residing in Marshalltown, Iowa; he was formerly of Trion, Georgia.  He was born in Trion, Georgia on November 29, 1948 to the late William (Bill) and Pearl Potts Rich.  He was retired from the Public Works Department of Chattooga County and as Pastor of Ark Of Faith Church in Lyerly, Georgia.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, the late Dale Lamar Rich, a sister, the late Rosey Rich, and brothers, the late Fred Rich and William Rich.

 

            Surviving are Patricia Rich; daughters, Jerri Hill (Ricky Thomas), Sherry Tapp, Tammy Rich, Melissa Rich, Tammy Pettyjohn, Tonga Money, and Tonya Abernathy; sons, Kenny Matney and David Rich; sisters, Nell Timmons, Patricia Westbrooks, and Dorothy Rich; brother, Charles Rich; Twelve Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews..

 

            Visitation is at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 6^th, at the Funeral Home, followed by a Graveside service at 1:00 P.M. in West Hill Cemetery, in Trion, Georgia.  Rev. Ricky Biddle will officiate service; Pallbearers will be Alex Abernathy, Zach Abernathy, Jamey Cochran, Logan Cochran, Robert Barrett, Douglas Alley, Michael Hines, Ricky Thomas, and Ozzy.

 

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Lamar Rich who passed away Sunday.

HARRIS

MRS. PATRICIA LYNN HARRIS, age 56, of Rome, Georgia passed away Thursday evening, July 28, 2022. She was born in Floyd County, Georgia on October 23, 1965, a daughter to the late Edward Johnston and Margaret Wright Johnston. Mrs. Harris worked as an LPN in a Rome nursing home and was a member of the New Hope South Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Harris; daughters and sons-in-law, Samantha Lynn (Justin G.) Lee; Patricia Amber (Preston) Harris; grandchildren, Evan Lee, Brayden Harris, Zoey Lee, and Aaron Lee; sisters, Brenda Carver and Debbie Tibitts; brother, David Johnston; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 5 p.m. from the New Hope South Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Roach officiating, Interment in the New Hope South Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 until 5 P.M. at the Church. The Family requests no flowers.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Patricia Lynn Harris who passed away Thursday.

RAY

MRS. EFFIE MAE RAY, age 74, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away July 5, 2022, at Her residence. She was born in LaFayette, Georgia on February 2, 1947, a daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Virginia Turner Crawford. Mrs. Ray was retired from the sewing department of Best Mfg. Company and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Walter Clay (W.C.) Ray on June 15, 2018.

Surviving is a brother, Charles Lee Crawford; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28th, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dale Willingham officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DEAN

MR. ALAN B. DEAN, age 67, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his residence. Born in LaFayette, Georgia on February 12, 1955, He was the son of the late George E. and Billie Watkins Dean. He graduated from Chattooga High School with the Class of 1973. Mr. Dean attended Berry and Floyd Colleges, earning an associate degree as a registered nurse. He achieved a degree of Bachelor of Science degree as a Physician Assistant at the Medical College of Georgia, as well as a Master’s Degree, with honors, in Church Ministries in Counseling from the Church of God Theological Seminary. He later began working on a PhD, but was unable to complete due to sickness. Mr. Dean was involved in Worldwide Medical missions to Africa, South America, and China, which resulted in hundreds of people receiving medical care and treatment and coming to know Jesus. He also had an ongoing singing career with local and out of town quartet groups.

Surviving are daughter, Amy Daniel; son, Jonathan Dean; grandsons, Kaleb Daniel and Jack Cavin; sister & spouse, Karen and Pat Gaines; nephew, Ethan Gaines.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D.
Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Lee and Rev. Dr. Ed Judy and officiating, interment in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers Ethan Gaines, Kaleb Daniel, Charlie Logan, III, Steve Graves, Kelvin Ratliff, and David Reynolds; Honorary Pallbearers, Terry Sentell, Mike Floyd, Rodney Anglin, Ron Carver, and Sammy Breeden. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Alan B. Dean who passed away Thursday.

DONOVITS

MR. WILLIAM FRANZ “BILL” DONOVITS, SR., age 88, of Mahan Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, July 7, 2022, at his residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born on June 27, 1934 to the late John Donovits, Sr. and Amanda Anne Johnson Donovits. Mr. Donovits was retired welder for General Electric in Rome, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, the late Sylvia Ann Tallent Donovits, and a brother, the late John Donovits, Jr.

Surviving are daughter and spouse, Patricia Donovits Parrottt (Scott); son and spouse, William Franz Donovits, Jr. (Frances); grandchildren, Ava Parrott and Zachary Parrott; special friend, Jane Stokes; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Mount Bethel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Scott Parrott, Zachery Parrott, Kelly Stokes, Logan Stokes, Jim Donovits, and David Donovits. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Saturday.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. William Franz “Bill” Donovits, Sr., who passed away Thursday.

ASHWORTH

MRS. MARY ALICE ASHWORTH, age 80, of Berryton Community, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2022, at Her residence. Mrs. Ashworth was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on May 19, 1942 to the late Fred and Willie Mae Bohannon Tucker. She was a member, and for many years was pianist, for the Berryton Baptist Church and was pianist and alto for “The Singing Volunteers” quartet. In addition to Her Parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, the late Harold Fred Tucker.

Surviving are Her husband, Raybern L. Ashworth; daughter and future son-in-law, Alexis Ashworth and Tyler Pickle; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 5th, at 12:30 P.M. from Graveside in Moseley Cemetery with Rev. Steve Speer, Rev. Gary Howell, and Rev. Ed Flener officiating. Active Pallbearers Ed Flener, Daniel Driver, Ryan Driver, Tyler Pickle, Kevin Gorham, and Ronnie Croy; Honorary Pallbearers Pruitt Hospice, Ashley Smith and Kaitlin Gulledge. The Family will receive friends Tuesday at the Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Alice Ashworth, who passed away Sunday.

MONEY

MR. BILLY SAM MONEY, age 74, of Ellenburg Subdivision, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022,  afternoon, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born to the late Earl J. and Sybil Chesnut Money on December 31, 1947. Mr. Money was owner/operator of Money Carpet of Summerville, was a Veteran of Viet Nam, serving in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, and the D.A.V. Mr. Money was preceded in death by a son, the late Corey Money and a brother, the late Travis Money.

Surviving are His son, Barry Money; granddaughter, Emma Money; sisters, Barbara (Buck) Leath and Betty Ray; brother, Randy (Pat) Money; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Graveside service will be held Friday, June 24th, at 11:00 A.M. from West Hill Cemetery at Trion, with Rev. Barry Brown officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LANEY

MR. DANIEL SHAWN “BROTHER LOVE” LANEY, age 48, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, June 19, 2022, in a Rome hospital following an illness. Mr. Laney was born in Rome, Georgia on October 18, 1973 to the late Walter Thomas and Pauline Rose McGuire Laney. He was employed at Mount Vernon Mills in the preparation department for the last 30 years.

Surviving are His wife, Debra Ruth Laney; 3 sons, Daniel Laney, Paul Laney, and Thomas Laney; daughter, Chyann Laney; 2 step sons, Timothy (Ashley) Eaton and Cody (Jace) Lemming; Six Grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 21st, from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

YOUNG

MRS. MARY JEANETTE YOUNG, age 69, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, June 15, 2022, in a Chattanooga health care. She was born in Summervile, Georgia on October 4, 1952, a daughter of the late Benjamin (Doc) Johnson, Sr. and Elizabeth Poovey Johnson. Mary was an active member of Summerville First Baptist Church, where she taught Children’s Sunday School Class and was a faithful member of the Choir. She was retired from the shade room of Mount Vernon Mills, and had a passion for helping anyone, especially disabled and elderly friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by beloved husband, the late David Dwight Young and a brother, the late Benjamin Johnson, Jr.

Surviving are sisters-in-law, Linda Johnson and Nancy Monaghan; cousin, Mable Poovey; special friend, Robert Brown; care givers, Joann Clements and Kathy Cavin.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, June19th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Her pastor, Dr. Sean Wegener officiating, interment on Monday in Greenhills Memory Garden. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of OakView Nursing & Rehab Center, the Fresenius Kidney Care, Hospice of Chattanooga and AmTran Medical Transport. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to the American Kidney Fund #11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Jeanette Young who passed away Wednesday.

HAYES

Mr. Bobby Eugene Hayes of the Halls Valley Community passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Oakview Health & Rehabilitation. Bobby was the only son of the late Ernest “Bub” Eugene and Willa Mae Davenport Hayes. He was born in Trion Georgia on January 31, 1939. He married Sandra Kay Williams on December 23, 1961 at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. He served in the United States Army from January 1962 until December1963 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bobby and his late father operated and owned Hayes Upholstery Shop from 1955 until 1992. Bobby was employed at Mount Vernon Mills from 1992 until his retirement in June 2004. He served as a deacon and elder at the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ for many years. He was preceded in death by his late grandparents, Huland Burg and Lula Zenobia Conley Davenport, Geoffrey Clingman and Minnie Mae Evans Hayes and step grandmother Mattie Rhodes Allen Hayes. His loving parents preceded him in death, Ernest “Bud” Eugene Hayes on December 22, 1984 and Willa Mae Davenport Hayes on December 24, 2010.

Surviving are Sandra Kay Williams Hayes of Trion, son and daughter-in-law, Bradley “Brad”

Eugene and Judy Renee Swanson Hayes of Trion, grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Bradley Luke and Randi Harbuck Hayes of Valdosta, Georgia and Jakeb “Jake” Bobby Hayes of Kennesaw, Georgia. Also surviving are aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Hugh Glaze and Robby C. Eversole officiating. Interment to follow in Williams Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Luke Hayes, Jake Hayes, Stephen Williams, Billy Williams, Harold “Cotton” Williams, and Jerry Davenport. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harley Brown (Room C111) and the Staff of Oakview Health & Rehabilitation and Affinis Hospice. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Parkinson’s Foundation or charity of choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Bobby Eugene Hayes.

WILSON

MRS. NANCY L. WILSON, age 89, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, in a Rome Hospital. A native of Dekalb County, Alabama, she born on February 27, 1933, to the late Floyd Edward and Leona Clark Young. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Midway Baptist Church, retired from the Needling Department of Georgia Rug Mill, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Aubry Wilson, Jr. and daughter, the late Debbie Hawkins.

Surviving are grandson, Mark Storey; great granddaughter, Nikki Hulse; two Great Great Grandchildren; sisters, Frances Cordle and Linda Pledger; several Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 16th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Midway Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Peppers and Rev. Ron Pledger officiating, inurnment in Greenhills Memory Garden.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

OWINGS

Ms. Betty Jean Yarbrough Owings, age 88, went home to be with Jesus on June 13, 2022 surrounded by her family. We are rejoicing in knowing she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Betty Jean was born on March 31, 1934, daughter of the late Hill Yarbrough and Lucinda Rickett Yarbrough. She married her sweetheart, the late Roy Jackson Owings on December 20, 1953. They were married for 43 wonderful years and made their home in the Gore community. She was a faithful member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and attended until her health declined. Also preceding her in death were a sister, Julia Nell “Judy” Salmon, and a brother, Johnny Yarbrough.

Survivors include two sons, Jack Owings (Tammy) and Jeff Owings (Lisa), four grandchildren (Julia Park (Jason), Hillary Carpenter (Justin), Haley Brooke Johnson (Andrew), and Sage Owings), a sister, Emily Hill (James) , 5 great- grandchildren, and several special nieces and nephews.

Betty Jean loved her family more than anything in the world. She loved nothing more than cooking for them and having everyone together. She loved to spoil her grandchildren with homemade cookies, cakes and candies. Needless to say, she was an excellent cook, and excellent mother, mother-in-law grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Betty retired as Chief Registrar of Chattooga County in November of 2010 after working in that office for 37 years.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Brother James Baird officiating. Interment will follow the service at the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Jimmy Barron, William Mitchell, Benji Price, Clint Hunter, Danny McGraw, Greg Shaw, Scott Everett, and Sam Jones.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery fund. Donations may be mailed to the care of Pam Hammonds at 204 Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia, 30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BEAN

     MRS. JOYCE JEANETTE BEAN, age 88, of Rollins Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2022, in Rome Health Care. She was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on December 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Grady J. and Hattie Hines Johnson. A member of Midway Baptist Church, She was retired sales clerk for the former Jackson Drug Store of Summerville, and was preceded in death by husbands, the late William T. Bean and the late Raymond Thompson.

Surviving are son and spouse, William David and Doreen Bean; granddaughter and spouse, Kira Bean and James Austin; great granddaughters, Alyssa Kate Austin and Anna James Austin; sisters, Vira Reynolds and Threasa Daughtery; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Peppers officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Tommy Ezell, Randy Thompson, Steve Henderson, Brandon Henderson, Mark Toles, and Greg Martin. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.