Funeral services for Betty Nicholson Ferguson, 88, of Cornelia, were held Thursday, Jan. 13, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Dr. Brian James officiated. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Ferguson went home to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
Born Apr. 7, 1933, in Habersham County, Mrs. Ferguson was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Effie Nichols Nicholson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Ferguson and son, Tommy Ferguson and was the last of her immediate family.
Mrs. Ferguson was a longtime member of Level Grove Baptist Church and was a member of the Sunshine Band. Betty enjoyed spending time working on crossword puzzles, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed her gardening and yardwork. She was known not only by her grandchildren, but most everyone else as "Mama Betty."
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Frances Ferguson of Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Benny Bearden of Cumming; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice 53 Rock Drive Toccoa, GA 30577 or Level Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.