Ellen Wilson, 92, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in an Armuchee hospice center.
A native of Berryton, GA, she was born to the late Bruce Youngward Bynum and the late Velma McGraw Bynum Adams on Nov. 26, 1923. Mrs. Wilson attended Berryton School, was a waitress at the former State Restaurant and later deli supervisor at the Summerville Hurley’s Food Center. She was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, the Dorcus Sunday School Class, and for many years a faithful member of the Adult Choir.
Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Wilson; and siblings, Mary Bynum, Vesta Bynum, Russell Bynum, Betty Shireman, Louise Ivey and James Bynum.
She is survived by her daughter and spouse, Phyllis & Earle Rainwater; grandchildren, Tracy & Tracy Rainwater, Schawna & Vince Collier and Clint & Amy Rainwater; great-grandchildren, Carrie Martin, Emily Rainwater, Lauren Rainwater and Abbie Rainwater; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey, Dr. David Hunter, Rev. Tim Evans and Chaplain Michael Holt officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tracy Rainwater, Schawna & Vince Collier, Clint Rainwater, Paul Clayton, Bobby Groce, Dr. Gary Smith, the wonderful Nurses & Staff of Mount Berry Hospice, members of Chattooga Nutrition Center and the Dorcus Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Earle Rainwater Funeral Home who is in charge of the arrangements.