Hazel Ruth Dean Kimbrell

Funeral services for Hazel Ruth Dean Kimbrell, 83, of Cornelia, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Smith officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. 

  Mrs. Kimbrell passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. 

  Born March 30, 1937, in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Bessie Ballew Dean. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Dean; and sisters, Grace McCallister, Mae Ellison and Lessie Wade. 

  Mrs. Kimbrell was of the Baptist faith. She worked for many years at Carwood and Duckhead Manufacturing later retiring from Fieldale Corporation. Mrs. Kimbrell was a hard worker who enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles in her spare time. 

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Ginger and James LaCount of Mt. Airy; granddaughter and spouse, Melissa and Chris Pittman of Commerce; great-grandchildren, Jason, Eveson, Brett and Solomon LaCount; brother, David Dean of Illinois; longtime special friend, Willard Irvin of Cornelia; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

The family will receive friends from noon until the service hour Wednesday, at the funeral home. 

All attending should maintain social distancing and adhere to public health guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

  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.