Maggie Lee Collins Nelms

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A private family graveside service for Maggie Lee Collins Nelms, 81, of Demorest, will be held at the Nelms Family Cemetery in Demorest.

  Mrs. Nelms passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.

    Born Dec. 10, 1938, in Clarkesville, she was a daughter of the late Frank Collins and Molly Ramey Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bobby Nelms; brother, Grady Collins; sister, Faye Ward.

  Mrs. Nelms was a seamstress with Clarkesville Garment for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

  Surviving are her husband, Grover Nelms of Demorest; sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Sharon Nelms, and Robby and Peggy Nelms all of Demorest, and David Roberts of Mississippi; daughters and son-in-law, Joyce Higgins and B.B. Brown of Clarkesville, Janice Nelms of Cleveland, and Debbie Smith of Mt. Airy; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Donald and Tonya Smith of Demorest, Wadie Collins of Mt. Airy, and Clifton Smith of Cleveland; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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.