Lillie Ruth Dodd Tumlin

Lillie Ruth Dodd Tumlin, age 68 of Alto, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012.
Born in Cumming, Georgia on June 10, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Robert Andy and Sarah Elizabeth Smith Dodd.

Mrs. Tumlin was a spinner with Cornelia Veneer Company and attended New Vision Worship Center. She enjoyed camping, fishing, thrift stores, flea markets and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by step-son, Joe Tumlin; brothers, Billy Dodd, Robert Lee Dodd and Donald Dodd; sisters, Roberta Jackson, Betty Eubanks and Frances Tuffy; great granddaughter, Autumn Grace Ferguson.
Surviving are husband, Joseph E. Tumlin of Alto; sons, Eddie McKinzie, Jr. of Alto and Joseph M. Tumlin of Alto; daughters, Beverly Wilson of Lula, Cathy Ferguson of Gillsville and Margaret Laymon of Alto; step-sons, David Tumlin of Alto, Ricky Tumlin of Winder, Randy Tumlin of Winder; step-daughters, Judy Franklin of Gwinnett, Wanda Cargle of Jonesboro; brothers, Ronald Dodd and David Dodd of Arcola, TX; J. T. Dodd of Dahlonega; and Kenny Dodd of Douglasville, GA; sister, Martha Dodd of Alto; 26 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren.

Funeral services are 11:00 am Saturday, October 20, 2012, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Johnny Barrett and Rev. David Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow in the Baldwin City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Thursday and 2-4 & 6-8 pm Friday.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.