1926
Wyolene
2007
Wyolene Fannin Hornsby
October 11, 1926 — January 20, 2007
Mrs. Wyolene Fannin Hornsby, age 80, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Habersham House in Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. Hornsby was a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and lived for many years in Hiawassee, Georgia.
A devoted mother and wife, Mrs. Hornsby served the Lord in numerous church and youth activities. Throughout her life she sang in church choirs, including those at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta, McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, and most recently, at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church in Savannah. She was also involved in youth ministries at these churches, including the Youth Mentoring Program at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, and she was active in the Women's Mission Union for many years. As a mother of four sons, she spent many years supporting Little League and high school sports and was an avid fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves.
Mrs. Hornsby was born Monday, October 11, 1926 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late John Perry Fannin and Valeria Elliott Fannin.
Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, William Carl Hornsby, Sr; survivors include sons: William C. Hornsby, Jr.; Michael P. Hornsby (Bonnie), all of Powder Springs, Georgia; Timothy L. Hornsby (Janice) of Marietta, Georgia; Mark T. Hornsby (Debbie), of Savannah, Georgia; sisters, Melva Kodatt (David) of Hiawassee; and Edith Davies of Lilburn, Georgia; granddaughters Heather Perry (Matt) and Elliott Hornsby and grandsons Joshua Hornsby and William Hornsby; great grandchildren J.J. and Madison Perry; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. from the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee with the Dr. Rudy Patton officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Fred Oliver, Drew Oliver, John Kodatt, Steve Sosebee, Scott Cowan and Greg Davies. Interment will follow in Osborn Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 23, 2007 from 6 - 9 pm at Cochran Funeral Home in Hiawassee.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church Youth Ministry Fund, 500 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411 or McConnell Memorial Baptist Church Youth Ministry, PO Box 235, Hiawassee, GA 30546.
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
A devoted mother and wife, Mrs. Hornsby served the Lord in numerous church and youth activities. Throughout her life she sang in church choirs, including those at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta, McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, and most recently, at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church in Savannah. She was also involved in youth ministries at these churches, including the Youth Mentoring Program at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, and she was active in the Women's Mission Union for many years. As a mother of four sons, she spent many years supporting Little League and high school sports and was an avid fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves.
Mrs. Hornsby was born Monday, October 11, 1926 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late John Perry Fannin and Valeria Elliott Fannin.
Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, William Carl Hornsby, Sr; survivors include sons: William C. Hornsby, Jr.; Michael P. Hornsby (Bonnie), all of Powder Springs, Georgia; Timothy L. Hornsby (Janice) of Marietta, Georgia; Mark T. Hornsby (Debbie), of Savannah, Georgia; sisters, Melva Kodatt (David) of Hiawassee; and Edith Davies of Lilburn, Georgia; granddaughters Heather Perry (Matt) and Elliott Hornsby and grandsons Joshua Hornsby and William Hornsby; great grandchildren J.J. and Madison Perry; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. from the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee with the Dr. Rudy Patton officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Fred Oliver, Drew Oliver, John Kodatt, Steve Sosebee, Scott Cowan and Greg Davies. Interment will follow in Osborn Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 23, 2007 from 6 - 9 pm at Cochran Funeral Home in Hiawassee.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church Youth Ministry Fund, 500 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411 or McConnell Memorial Baptist Church Youth Ministry, PO Box 235, Hiawassee, GA 30546.
The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
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