Lena Barden McGahee

Lena Barden McGahee, age 92, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Born on February 9, 1927, in Cornelia, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Annie Turpin Barden. Mrs. McGahee was a member of Cornelia United Methodist Church where she served as the church organist and pianist. She was active in the 3 Arts Club, Cornelia WMU, and the American Cancer Society. Mrs. McGahee was an avid golfer and homemaker. She was a lovely, gentle, southern lady.

She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 plus years, Thomas J. McGahee, Sr.; brothers, Lee Barden and James Barden; and sisters: Claudine Tomlin, Louise Morgan, and Mary Ann Caudell.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Cheryl McGahee of Baldwin and Jim and Jeanne McGahee of Cornelia; grandchildren, Jimbo McGahee and wife, Emily and John McGahee; great-grandchildren: Bo McGahee and Jacob McGahee; brothers, Dan Barden of OH and Bill Barden of Cornelia; sister, Doris Goldman of MS; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Cornelia United Methodist Church with Pastor Johnny Ray, Bobby Spinks, Jimbo McGahee, and John McGahee officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornelia United Methodist Church to maintain the musical instruments at 275 Wyly Street, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.

Mrs. McGahee’s Sunday School Class and Golfing Friends will be honorary pallbearers and should meet at the church on Monday, prior to the service.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.