Funeral services for Hannah Diane Cheek, 36, of Clayton, were held Monday, Aug. 29, at the chapel of McGahee Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Garvis Kinsey, the Rev. Joe McCracken, and Miss Jordan Dodd officiated. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Hannah passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Hannah was born March 21, 1986, in Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Royce and Lonia Mae Gunter; sister, Lana Freeman; and nephew, Kylen Stamey.
In her professional career, she had worked as a licensed practical nurse. Hannah was a Christian and was of the Methodist faith. She attended Macedonia United Methodist Church. Hannah loved painting, gardening, and had a special love for all animals. She enjoyed preparing home cooked meals and seeing the pleasure that it gave others. She had a special gift of caring for those in need. She had a heart of a saint. She found joy in the simplest of things and left an impression on everyone she met.
Survivors include her parents, Ronnie and Stacy Gunter Freeman of Clarkesville; brothers, Kyle Stamey (Melinda) of Demorest, Jeff Freeman (Melinda) of Flowery Branch, and Derek Freeman (Teresa) of Alabama; sister, Brittany Bryan (Zack) of Clarkesville; significant other, Rowland Rippy of Clayton; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may made to Habersham County Animal Shelter, 4231 B Toccoa Hwy., Clarkesville, GA 30523.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the MICU staff at NEGMC for the exceptional care provided.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.