Edna Katherine Monroe Dailey

Edna Katherine Monroe Dailey, age 87, of Cornelia, Georgia went to be with her husband on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Mrs. Dailey was born on December 4, 1936 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Charles Henry Monroe, Sr. and Lois Winifred Coley Monroe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Lawrence Wendell Dailey, Sr.; brothers, Charles Henry Monroe, Jr., William Monroe, Joseph Monroe, and John Monroe; and great-grandson, Peyton Davis.

Edna dedicated her life to raising a beautiful family as a devoted stay-at-home mom. She poured her heart into nurturing and guiding her six children, instilling in them values of love, compassion, and resilience. Edna was not only a dedicated mother but a woman of many talents and passions. An avid reader, cross-stitcher, and seamstress, she found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her hands crafted warmth and beauty, leaving behind a legacy of intricate stitches and handmade creations that will be treasured by her family for generations to come.

Her greatest joy, however, was found in the laughter and joy of her grandchildren, who affectionately knew her by various endearing names— "Grandma," "Grandmama," "Gigi," and "Grandmum." Edna went above and beyond to create lasting memories for her grandchildren, especially during holidays and the cherished "Grandparents Party." Her dedication to family events was a testament to her unwavering love and commitment. Edna was a woman of faith, a devoted member of the Cornelia United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher for First and Second Grade Children for several years. Her spiritual journey was marked by compassion, kindness, and a deep connection to her faith.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Wendell and Andrea Dailey, of Clarkesville; Karen Waller, of Cornelia; Felicia Cooper, of Conyers; Kathryn and Stan Partin, of Griffin; Keith and Kimberli Dailey, of Alto; Charles Dailey, of Cornelia; Jimmy Waller, of Cornelia; brothers, Jimmy Monroe, of Savannah; Robert Monroe, of Texas; sister, Judy Monroe Jones, of Virginia; fifteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the funeral home prior to the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.