Linda Miller

Linda Miller, age 61 of Lula, passed away Tuesday, April 07, 2009, at Emory University following an extended illness.

Born in Pickens County on August 14, 1947, she was the daughter of Cora Bell Poole Chastain and the late Elmer Chastain. She was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller enjoyed trout fishing, but above all else was a devoted grandmother. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Miller and sister, Dolly Tanksley.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Susan & Scott Carney of Lula; mother, Cora Bell Chastain of Gainesville; sisters, Betty Jane Allen of Demorest, Judy Grindle of Gainesville and Sue Dixon of Clarkesville; three grandchildren, Sarah Carney, Shayla Carney and Seth Carney.

Funeral services are 4:00 pm Thursday, April 09, 2009, at Timber Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Chris York and Rev. Dean Bryant officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Robbie Ledford officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-9 pm on Wednesday.

An online guest register is available at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706.778.8668) is in charge of arrangements.