Carolyn Simmons Mullinax

Carolyn Simmons Mullinax, age 79 of Cornelia, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. 

Born in Banks County, on August 31, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Bud Curtis and Mona V. Mealor Simmons.  She was of the Holiness faith and attended the Cornelia Congregational Holiness Church. Carolyn loved collecting angels, spending time with her family and was loved by all who knew her.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, J.E. Smith; a brother, Curtis Simmons; and a brother-in-law, Jimmy Cochran.  

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Denise Smith of Cornelia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Brenda Simmons of Alto, and Oland and Helen Simmons of Mt. Airy; sisters, Grace Cochran, Barbara Simmons and Christine Simmons, all of Cornelia; best friend, Inez Glenn of Cornelia; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews also survive. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Rev. Austin Kelley and Rev. Clarence Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in the Level Grove Cemetery with Rev. Terry Benfield officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home and from 12:30 until the service hour on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19. 

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.