Vionie Saxton Irvin, age 95 of Demorest, Georgia took her heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 05, 2024.
Born in Ila, Georgia on February 14, 1929, she was a daughter of the late George Saxton & Cora Lee Loggins. Vionie was the co-owner of Odell’s Self-Service Station for over 21 years. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family. Vionie was a member of the Fairfield Baptist Church where she was a part of the lady's visitation ministry for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Emory Odell Irvin; daughter-in-law, Pam Irvin; brother, James Saxton & sister, Varnie Freeman.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Danny & Carolyn Irvin of Demorest; daughter and son-in-law, Sheree & Stanley McDougald of Cleveland; 6 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; other relatives, & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 08, 2024 from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Keith Allison officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 07, 2024.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Gideons International, c/o Habersham North Camp, P.O. Box 1855, Clarkesville, GA. 30523
An online guest registry is available for the Irvin family at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.