Carolyn Anderson

Carolyn Anderson, age 68, of Cornelia, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Born on May 20, 1955, in Cornelia, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Mary Ellen Daniels Anderson. Ms. Anderson was retired from the City of Atlanta and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Wisteria Civic Club in Cornelia, a Mary Kay consultant, a zealous political advocate, and an avid shopper. Ms. Anderson was known to be a quiet person, whose generosity was typically displayed behind the scenes. She will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt, and cousin, as well as a good friend.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Elease Anderson Nicely and Willeen Anderson Broughton; and brother, John B. Anderson.

Survivors include sisters, Alma Jean Anderson King and Mary Ann Anderson Nicely, both of Cornelia; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Pastor Joe L. Banks, Jr. officiating.  Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm until the service hour on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wisteria Civic Club, Elease Nicely Apprenticeship, P.O. Box 1403, Cornelia, Georgia 30531 or by Cash App, Sherry Cash, $streetiegirl.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.