All family and friends of Frances Marie Ivester Erwin, 87, of Cornelia, are requested to meet for a Homegoing Celebration of Life at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with the Rev. Lewis Fortner and the Rev. Mickey Umbehant officiating. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Grady Walden officiating at the graveside.
Mrs. Erwin took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, following an extended illness.
Born March 3, 1935, in Rabun County, she was a daughter of the late Garnet and Carrie Turpin Ivester. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, James Lawton Erwin; brothers, William Ivester, Lester Ivester, Lamar Ivester, Abraham Ivester, Hoyt Ivester, and Frank Ivester; sisters and brothers-in-law, Drucilla and the Rev. Johnny Barrett and Sally and Ernest Erwin; and her fur baby, Champer.
Frances retired after many years of dedicated service in the textile industry. She was a faithful Christian woman who was very grounded in her faith and was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church for many years. In her spare time, Frances loved listening to southern gospel music, was an avid crocheter, and enjoyed word search puzzles. She also received an award from Curves Fitness of Cornelia for having the most visits to exercise.
Survivors include her daughter, Judy Marie Erwin (Bobby Stowe); son, Ricky Erwin (Kathy); grandson, Heath Caudell (Amanda); great-grandson, Cruise Caudell (Chelsea Begley); special nieces, Deborah Suttles and Teresa Umbehant; step-grandchildren, Kimberly Garrett and Frankie Weber; as well as number of other special nieces, nephews, other relatives, a host of friends, and her fur babies, Skye, Bailey, and June.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Gideons International, c/o Habersham North Camp, P.O. Box 1855, Clarkesville, GA 30523.
An online guest registry is available for the Erwin family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville.