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The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

www.nganews.com

 

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July 5, 2006                   Page 5C

 

ruth smith

 

Mrs. Ruth S. Smith, ag 81, of Hiawassee, GA, passé away at her home on Sunday June 25, 2006 following an extended illness.  She was born on January 6, 1925 in Tampa, FL, the daughter of Robert Sinks and Mary Jane Silber.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Albert P. Smith.

Mrs. Smith retired in 1985 following a career as a Junior High School teacher and a legal assistant.  She volunteered her time generously over the years to many organizations.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Lyn and Rob Cole of Hiawassee, GA, Circuit Court Judge Amy L. smith and Patrick Dodgin of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren, Brian Cole, wife Iris, and their daughter Elena of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Courtney L. Cole of Graham, NC; sister and brother-in-law, Celia A. and Jan Gardner of Dunwoody, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Erica Sinks of Bradenton, FL, Herb and Linda Silber of Titusville, FL.

She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  She was an extraordinary and kind person who touched many lives.

Her family joins Mrs. Smith in her request that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy and condolences be made to Regency Hospice of North GA, P.O. Box 494, Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.

 


The North Georgia News

Blairsville, GA  30512

www.nganews.com

 

(no corrections have been made; this is exactly as it appeared in paper)

 

 

July 5, 2006                   Page 5C

 

annie elizabeth drawdy

 

Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Drawdy, age 86 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home.

Mrs. Drawdy was born Tuesday, September 9, 1919 in Lancaster Co, PA to the late Walter and Mary (Steel) Griest.  A member of Macedonia Baptist Church, She was preceded in death by husbands, Clarence Luce and Joseph Drawdy.

Survivors include:; daughter, Dorothy Silver of Hiawassee, GA, daughter, Linda Parker of Winter Park, FL, daughter, Ruth Branton of Orlando, FL, sister, Nancy Wojick of Belair, MD, brother, Kieth Griest of Bel Air, MD, brother,  Roger Griest of Upperco, MD, brother, Donald Griest of Lancaster, PA, brother, Oliver Griest of Abingdon, MD, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 11 a.m. from the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold Ledford officiating.  Music was provided by the Cheerful Sounds.  Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Orlando, FL. 

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.  You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.