Ara Ann Palmer, age 86, of Oakwood entered heaven Sunday April 2, 2023 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville Campus.
Ara was born September 20, 1936 in Stone Mountain to the late Otis Sr. & Lottie Buffington. She retired from the Northeast Georgia Medical Center where she worked a number of years as a switchboard operator. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Palmer; youngest son, Jeff Palmer; brother, Otis Buffington & sister, Mamie Fauscett.
Left to cherish precious memories, son, Steve, Sr. (Judie) Palmer; daughter, Debbi Demarest; grandchildren, Natasha (Bill) Palmer, Steve Palmer, Jr, Justin (Terra) Palmer, Jeffery (Leanne) Palmer, Joel (Cherish) Palmer, Joshua (Susannah) Palmer & Michael (Victoria) Leathers; 14 great grandchildren, Margeaux, Thomas, Jackson, Larson, Jessie, Natalie, Brantly, Andrew, Jace, Cameron, Chandler, Nathan, Evelyn & Ethan; special nephew, Nathan Fauscett & several nieces & nephews also survive.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday April 21, 2023 at the Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Gary Osteen & Dr. Robert Klassen officiating. The family will greet friends & family at the graveside after the service.
You may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com. Ward's Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ara Ann Palmer.
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