Funeral services for Lena Barden McGahee, 92, of Cornelia, were held Monday, Sept. 16, at Cornelia United Methodist Church with Pastor Johnny Ray, Bobby Spinks, Jimbo McGahee and John McGahee officiating. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. McGahee passed away Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.
Born Feb. 9, 1927, in Cornelia, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Annie Turpin Barden. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 plus years, Thomas J. McGahee Sr.; brothers, Lee Barden and James Barden; and sisters, Claudine Tomlin, Louise Morgan and Mary Ann Caudell.
Mrs. McGahee was a member of Cornelia United Methodist Church where she served as the church organist and pianist. She was active in the 3 Arts Club, Cornelia WMU, and the American Cancer Society. Mrs. McGahee was an avid golfer and homemaker. She was a lovely, gentle, southern lady.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Cheryl McGahee of Baldwin, and Jim and Jeanne McGahee of Cornelia; grandchildren, Jimbo and Emily McGahee, and John McGahee; great-grandchildren, Bo McGahee and Jacob McGahee; brothers, Dan Barden of Ohio, and Bill Barden of Cornelia; sister, Doris Goldman of Mississippi; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornelia United Methodist Church' to maintain the musical instruments; at 275 Wyly Street, Cornelia, Ga 30531.
Mrs. McGahee's Sunday school class and golfing friends were honorary pallbearers.
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.