Eva Mary Justus

Memorial services for Eva Mary Thomaston Justus, age 83, of Clarkesville will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 2:30 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Black officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM.

Mrs. Justus died Friday, August 2, 2013 at her residence following an extended illness.

Born on December 26, 1929 in Lancashire, England, Mrs. Justus was the daughter of the late Fred and Mabel Wood Thomason. She married Roy G. Justus in 1950 while he was serving in the United States Air Force in England. Eva and Roy raised four children together; she was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. She enjoyed arts and crafts, writing poetry, cooking, and caring for her home, her family and her beloved dogs. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Justus is preceded in death by son Mark Justus.

She is survived by her husband Roy G. Justus of Clarkesville, son and daughter in law Richard and Janice Justus of Clarkesville, daughters and sons in law Patricia Justus and Woody Parr of Cornelia and Lisa and Bill Poorman of Huntsville, Alabama, grandchildren Chanda Defoor and husband Mick Harkins of Mt. Airy, Joshua Defoor and wife Stephanie of Demorest, Luke Hulsey, Nicholas Hulsey, Kristopher Poorman and Kevin Poorman all of Huntsville, Alabama, as well as four great grandchildren Luke, Emily, Noah, and Braxton.

Donations in memory of Mrs. Eva Justus may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Georgia, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.

Those wishing may send condolences at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.