Joyce Mae Lathan Kastner

Joyce Mae Lathan Kastner, age 77 of Clarkesville, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Habersham County, Mrs. Kastner was born on September 23, 1947.  She was the daughter of the late Emory Mae and Dorothy Loudermilk Lathan.   Mrs. Kastner was a chicken, cattle and hay farmer for most of her life.  She longed for her heavenly homecoming to be reunited with her late husband H. L. Kastner, Jr.  Mrs. Kastner was a woman of great faith and spent many years teaching Sunday School and Bible School.  She would sit at the piano playing and singing to the Lord for hours.  Mrs. Kastner also enjoyed spending time with her family and crocheting afghans.   

Survivors include sons and daughters in law Hal and Cindy Kastner of Mt. Airy and William and Cathy Kastner of Clarkesville, sisters and brothers in law Hilda and Roy Kastner of Mt. Airy and Krista and Roy Collins of Mt. Airy, grandchildren Dennis Kastner, Riley Kastner, Daniel Kastner, Levi Kastner, and Morgan Kastner, as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Hillside Memorial Chapel, with interment to follow the service in Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 6-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to: The Gideons International – Habersham North Camp, P. O Box 1855, Clarkesville, GA 30523.

An online guestbook is available and may be viewed at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.

Funeral arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.