Funeral services for Geraldine Rebecca McElhannon Hart, 78, of Cornelia, were held Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Kevin Hart and the Rev. Terry Benfield officiating. Interment followed in Level Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Hart passed away on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021.
Born Nov. 23, 1942, in Athens, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Minnie Bell Stephens McElhannon. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hart was also preceded in death by sons, Jeffrey Eugene Hart and Kenneth Kevin Hart; brother, Carlton Jackson McElhannon; and sisters, Sarah Frances Davis and Barbara Ann McCoy.
Mrs. Hart was formerly employed with Alto Grocery as night manager for over 12 years. She was a member of Cornelia Congregational Holiness Church and taught children's church for over 40 years. Mrs. Hart enjoyed reading the Bible, cross stitching, needle point stitching, cooking, and crafts in her spare time.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Hart of Cornelia; daughters, Tamari Hill (Bradley) of Baldwin, and Stephanie Herring (Kim Nix) of Danielsville; daughter-in-law, Janet Hart of Watkinsville; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.