The family of Gerrie Elizabeth Wooten, beloved sister and daughter, announces her passing at the age of 72 on Sunday August 14, 2022. She passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by her devoted family at AdventHealth Redmond Hospital. Gerrie was born on March 16, 1950 in Summerville to Cora and Ross Wooten. She was the fourth of five daughters.

Born with a physical disability and various special needs, Gerrie was cared for by her mother Cora until 2004. Upon Ms. Wooten’s passing, Gerrie lived happily under the care of her sisters and Ms. Brenda Veatch-Hanes along with Ms. Veatch-Hanes’ team of dedicated caregivers at Daily Care in Summerville.

Gerrie was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her four sisters, Reta Boyles, Linda Hix and husband Jim, Joyce Thompson, and Dell Broadrick as well as five nieces and nephews.

Known for her cooperative and fun-loving nature, Gerrie was often the life of the party and could easily put a smile on anyone’s face with a quick wit that was based in a no-nonsense attitude! She never hesitated to tell her sisters, “Don’t y’all fuss.” Easily bribed with hamburgers and milkshakes, she was always up for a car ride or to sit a spell on the porch and talk about days gone by. She could often be found coloring with a niece or nephew or watching daily soaps with her mother or favorite neighbor lady! Her sisters remember her not only as the sibling they fiercely protected, but also as the peacemaker, the hide and seek playmate, and the sensitive daughter. She delighted in laughter and was quick to cause others to do the same.

During this time, her family celebrates not only her delightful personality, but her God-given innocence, sweetness and gentle spirit. All have been reminders of God’s grace and Jesus’ love. She will be deeply missed and always remembered!

A funeral service will be held at Mason Funeral Home in Summerville on Thursday, August 18 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Interment will be at Green Hills Memory Gardens immediately following the service.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Williams, age 56, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Williams was born April 11, 1966, in Rome, GA, daughter of Linda Louise Stephens Masters and the late William Gardner Fountain. She was Baptist by faith, and prior to her retirement, was employed with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department.

Survivors include her husband, Tim Williams; sons, Michael Lee (Anna) Gass, Ian Douglas (Ashley) Lowe, and Timothy “T.J.” (Chrystene) Williams; a daughter, Chelsea (Aaron) Amick; mother, Linda Masters; brother, Steven (Lexi) Fountain; and 7 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Williams will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 20, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Wallin officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T.J. Williams, Steven Fountain, Chris Boone, Luke Blackwell, Michael Love, A.J. Elrick, and Aaron Amick.

Mrs. Williams will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

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