Frances D. Harms

Mrs. Frances Deane Harms, age 92, of Dahlonega, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018.

Mrs. Harms was born on March 2, 1925 to the late Oscar and Annie Mae Thurmond New. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles James Harms Sr. and son Charles “Chuck” James Harms Jr. Mrs. Harms was a self-taught artist. In addition to her love for painting she enjoyed yard sales and junk collecting.  She worked at the Gold Museum as host for many years and she was a very active member of the Auraria Community Club.

Survivors include her daughter Frances Joudon, Dahlonega; sister Mary Cole, North Carolina; grandchildren Eddie Wimberly and Lise Kaplan, Charlie Harms, and Jamie Harms; great grandchildren Megan Wimberly and Kate Wimberly; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11 AM Monday at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Chris Anderson will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 AM Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega