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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JANUARY 2, 2020 - PAGE 13A Obituaries clair and Jim Kiger, Clarkesville; special girlfriend, Heather Burke Cody; and many special cousins, nieces and nephews. Celebration of life: Monday, December 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Cornelia United Methodist Church with Heather Burke Cody, Dr. Phil DeMore and the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service in the church fellowship hall to continue celebrating Wade’s legacy. A private interment will be held prior to the service at Yo- nah Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Habersham Medical Center Foundation. 541 Historic Hwy. 441 N.. Demorest, Ga. 30535 or to Cornelia United Methodist Church. 275 Wyly St., Cor nelia, Ga. 30531. The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff of Habersham Home West who provided excellent loving care to Mr. Lawson. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Ga., 706-778-8668 is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Muriel Elizabeth Lerner Muriel Elizabeth Lerner, 84, passed away on December 25, 2019. Mrs. Lerner was the daughter of the late Peter Edward Far rell and Muriel Cook Proudfoot. Mrs. Lemer was the widow of the late Edward Allen Lemer. No services are planned at this time. Survivors include her children, Jeffrey (Karen) Lem er, Ted (Anne) Lemer. Andrew Lemer, Judith Sweatman and Beth (Viatcheslav) Davidenko; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Christie Martin Rainwater JEFFERSON — Christie Martin Rainwater, 61, Jefferson, entered into rest Friday. December 27. 2019. Mrs. Rainwater was bom in Gainesville and was a quality control inspector for Pittsburg Glass Works. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rainwater is preceded by a daughter; Andrea Rainwater. Survivors include a daughter, Ashley Rainwater, Pender grass; brother, David Martin, Colorado; sister, Debbie Duck, Colorado; and two grandchildren, Alex Rainwater and Jaycie Rainwater also survive. Funeral service: Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Monday, December 30, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Christie to the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, Ga. 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Inc.. 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuner- alhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Adam Shallin Rush JEFFERSON — Adam Shallin Rush. 41, Jefferson, en tered into rest Thursday, December 19, 2019. Mr. Rush was bom in Co lumbia, South Carolina, the son of David Francis Rush and Rebecca Clackley Rush of Jefferson, was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church and a graduate of Emmanuel College. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rush is survived by a sis ter, Loring Whitlock and her husband Cody, Maysville; and three nephews, Case and Finn Hanley and Ridge Whit lock. Graveside service: Monday, December 23,2019 at 11 a.m. from the Troy Cemetery. Troy, South Carolina. Family to receive friends: Monday, December 23, 2019 at the graveside. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice in memory of Adam Rush. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuner- alhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 Mary Imogene Davis McCollum Childs Wright COMMERCE — Mary Imogene Davis McCollum Childs Wright, 92, Commerce, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Brookside. Mrs. Wright was bom in Lavonia to the late Mac Authur and Ilone Brock Davis. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce and was retired from Regions Bank. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husbands, Leo McCollum, Norman Childs and William “Bill” Wright; and a grandson, Kevin Garrison. Mrs. Wright is survived by her daughter, Janice Garrison, Commerce; son, Tim McCollum, Toccoa; grandchildren, Shell Garrison Withers, LeeAnn Chisom, Kimberly Fiscus, Paige Watson and Stevie Garrison; and seven great-grandchil dren. Funeral service: Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Commerce with Dr. Carlton Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Gar dens. Family to receive friends: Monday, December 30, 2019 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the church. Litde-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of ar rangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of December 29-January 4 THANK YOU. 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