Imogene Lawrence Watts Rylee, 83, of Homer, went to her Heavenly home Monday, Aug. 23, 2021.
Born Feb. 8, 1938, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late William Andrew and Alice Nellie Waters Lawrence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Hollis Clifford Watts; second husband, Grover Harrison "G.H." Rylee; sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Joe Miller Coile; brother and sister-in-law, Swayne and Josephine Lawrence; and brother-in-law, Charles Ansley.
Imogene was a lifelong member of Damascus Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Imogene had a giving nature, helping anyone that needed anything. She did such things as taking people to doctor's appointments, fixing and delivering food, as well as going and visting many.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Candie Watts of Crawford; grandson, Beau Watts of Crawford; stepchildren and their spouses, Dave and Sandra Rylee, Randy and Sue Rylee, and Dennis and Carol Rylee; and several stepgrandchildren; sister, Guynell Ansley of Mt. Airy; sister and brother-in-law, Joann and Leo Ladzinske of Warner Robins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Imogene was known for her giving nature, and she continues to give through her passing. Her request was for her body to be donated to Emory University School of Medicine.
Due to her donation, Memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider continuing Imogene's Legacy by donating in her memory to Georgia Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 329, Palmetto, GA 30268, Damascus Baptist Church, 1526 Damascus Rd. Homer, GA 30547, or Johnson Drive Baptist Church, 145 Johnson Dr., Athens, GA 30605.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin.