Ann Maxwell Arwood

Ann Maxwell Arwood, age 85, of Clarkesville, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. 

Born on January 7, 1937, in Baldwin, she was a daughter of the late Tatum Lafayette Maxwell and Wilma Ayers Maxwell. Mrs. Arwood was a homemaker who loved all of her family, and especially her grandchildren. Above all she loved the Lord and her church at Bethesda Fellowship. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Junior Arwood; son, Curtis Arrowood; sister, Margaret Seymore; and brothers, T.L., Edwin, and Eugene Maxwell. 

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, James Arrowood (Dorothy) of Clarkesville, Earnest “Byrd” Arrowood (Pam) of Clarkesville, and Benny Arrowood; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; brother, Jerry Maxwell of Mt. Airy; sisters, Sybil Durham of Baldwin, Frances Hill of Baldwin, Jewell Watts of Mt. Airy, and Viola Wade of Demorest; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.  

The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8pm on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the funeral home. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Clarence Reynolds, Rev. Terry Benfield and Rev. George Dean officiating. Interment will follow the service in Blue Creek Cemetery.  

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.