Every week, The Henry County Times publishes submitted obituaries and death notices of Henry County citizens.
Mildred Grether
Mildred (Mooring) Grether, age 84, of McDonough, Ga., was welcomed in the arms of Jesus on May 15, 2020.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 22, 2020. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Atlanta, Georgia. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations, 770-914-8833.
Mary Emmilyn Rivers
Mary Emmilyn “Emmy” (Lane) Rivers, passed away peacefully at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, on May 10, 2020 with her husband and son holding her hands. Proverbs 31 describes the Wife of Noble Character, and Emmilyn was the embodiment of that! She was a member of Clayton First United Methodist and loved The Lord and her family deeply, She was honest and full of faith and prayed earnestly. She had a beautiful smile, giving heart, joyful spirit, and went above and beyond to help anyone in need. She loved to sew and crochet and was a talented seamstress. She made quilts and blankets for friends and loved ones generously. She loved camping with her husband and the great outdoors, and was a supporter of the Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited where she volunteered many countless hours sewing patches for trout camps and making many beautifully handmade items for fundraisers. She loved to garden and always surrounded herself with beautiful flowers. She loved spending time with her sister, loved the crafts Jordan made her, loved to hear Bailey sing, as well as Dean and Shelli, and loved to listen to Dean play music with the FoxFire Boys. That she went to heaven on Mother’s Day, a day when Mothers are honored, is both poetic and appropriate.
Emmilyn is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Terril “Terry” of Clayton, Georgia, son Dean (Shelli) English of Clayton, sister Hazel “Betty” Lane Walker of Clayton, granddaughter Bailey Austen English of Dawsonville, granddaughter Jordan Elizabeth English of Clayton, step-grandson Chad Michael Gookins (Kayla) of Dothan, Alabama, and great-grandchildren Paisley Austyn English, Luke Eric James Gookins and Sanantha Michele Gookins. Emmilyn was preceded in death by her father William Frank Lane, mother Susie Elizabeth Butler Lane and brother Roger Theo Lane, and brother-in-law Averette “Bud” Roland Walker. Emmilyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and was a friend to everyone she met.
In her honor and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Faithbuilders of Clayton First United Methodist Church, the Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited or to the Southern Highland Music Foundation. In honor of her husband’s military service, Emmilyn will be laid to rest at a private ceremony at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. A celebration of her life will be planned for all family and friends for a future date when the virus concerns have subsided. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Scott Beck, the doctors and nurses at NGMC Cardiology, ICU, and Criitical Care team for their loving care and support. Also, the family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude towards Beck Funeral Home for being very accommodating and understanding during this difficult time. Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Ga., is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
Alma Ruth Johnson
Alma Ruth Johnson, age 85, of Locust Grove, Ga., died Friday, May 22, 2020. She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late Hubert Lee Adams and Pearl Leola Adams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Johnson; son, Charles Wayne Johnson; grandson, Christopher Austin; and great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Austin.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Charles Austin of Hampton, Ga.; daughter, Donna Johnson of Locust Grove, Ga.; daughter, Diane Johnson of Locust Grove, Ga.; granddaughter, Margarita Austin of McDonough, Ga.; grandson, Jonathan Austin of Forsyth, Ga.; granddaughter, Amanda Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; granddaughter, Angela Baxley of Jonesboro, Ga.; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison, Fla. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Way of Cross Baptist Church, 1640 Mt. Carmel Road, McDonough, GA 30253. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.
