Frances Marie Ivester Erwin, age 87 of Cornelia, Georgia took her Heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 04, 2022 following an extended illness.

Born in Rabun County, Georgia on March 03, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Garnet & Carrie Turpin Ivester. Frances retired after many years of dedicated service in the Textile Industry. She was a faithful Christian woman who was very grounded in her faith and was a member of the Mud Creek Baptist Church for many years. In her spare time, Frances loved listening to Southern Gospel Music, was an avid crocheter, and enjoyed word search puzzles. She also received an award from Curves Fitness of Cornelia for having the most visits to exercise.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, James Lawton Erwin; brothers, William Ivester, Lester Ivester, Lamar Ivester, Abraham Ivester, Hoyt Ivester, & Frank Ivester; sisters & brothers-in-law, Drucilla & Rev. Johnny Barrett, Sally & Ernest Erwin; & her fur baby, Champer.

Survivors include her daughter, Judy Marie Erwin (Bobby Stowe); son, Ricky Erwin (Kathy); grandson, Heath Caudell (Amanda); great-grandson, Cruise Caudell (Chelsea Begley) special nieces, Deborah Suttles & Teresa Umbehant; step-grandchildren, Kimberly Garrett & Frankie Weber; as well as number of other special nieces, nephews, other relatives, a host of friends, & her fur babies, Skye, Bailey, & June.

All family and friends are requested to meet for a Homegoing Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with Rev. Lewis Fortner & Rev. Mickey Umbehant officiating. Interment will follow in the Level Grove Cemetery with Rev. Grady Walden officiating at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Gideons International, c/o Habersham North Camp, P.O. Box 1855, Clarkesville, GA. 30523

An online guest registry is available for the Erwin family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256

This announcement courtesy of Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia.