Kaye Scroggs Wilkes

Kaye Scroggs Wilkes, age 67, of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 14, 2021.

Ms. Wilkes was born on May 27, 1954 and was a lifelong resident of Habersham County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Irene Scroggs; and her son, Jacob Ballew. Ms. Wilkes attended both The Torch in Demorest and Free Chapel in Gainesville. Kaye was a self employed business owner for many years prior to her retirement. Kaye loved to shop, travel, spend time with her family and friends, and being active in church.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Nicole "Nikki" Dyer and Trevor, of Toccoa; Lacey Turner and Adam, of Greencastle, PA; brother and sister-in-law, Jack Scroggs and Connie, of Athens; three grandchildren; and many beloved friends who were considered family.

Memorial Services will be held 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Cornelia Community House with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Cornelia Community House prior to the service and refreshments will follow after the memorial service.

A livestream of the service will be available on the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory Facebook Page (facebook.com/whitfieldfh) for those who can not attend in person.

A Private Inurnment will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens for the family at a later date.

Flowers can be sent to Whitfield Funeral Homes, North Chapel or If you would like to donate to a charitable cause in memory of Kaye, the family asks that contributions be made to “Havyn’s Hope.” To learn more about Havyn’s story and how to donate, please follow the link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-mw3BN6-SW-uPNljgz7bii-z07hl1f5J/view?usp=drivesdk

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