Leona Ellen Palmer

Leona Ellen Palmer age 89 of Gainesville passed away January 3, 2015 at the Oaks at Limestone following a brief illness.

Mrs. Palmer was born August 8, 1925 in White County to the late Orville & Laura Allen Tatum. She was retired from Chicopee Mill and was a member of New Holland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Palmer, brother, Junior Tatum, sisters, Bernice Wheeler & Opal Burke.

Survivors, daughter, Deborah Palmer of Gainesville, sister, Mary Lou fain of Sautee, brothers, Charles Tatum of Hollywood, GA, & Wayne Tatum of Demorest, special friends, Rebecca Williams & Anna Carter both of Gainesville. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 Monday at the funeral home.

Funeral services 11:00 am Tuesday at the New Holland Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Crawford and Rev. Mike Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be sent to the Elevator Fund at New Holland Baptist Church 7 Quarry Street Gainesville, GA 30501

On line condolences may be made to the family at memorialparkfuneralhomes.com


Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Rd Gainesville