Mrs. Jean Carol (Helms) Chism, age 83, of Lavonia, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens.
Mrs. Chism was born March 3, 1936 in Fayetteville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Sarah Helms Galloway. Before retirement she worked for the Whirlpool Corporation. Mrs. Chism was a member of the Lavonia First Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Newton William "Bill" Chism.
She is survived by children: Billy (Cathy), Paul, Arthur (Donella), Terri, Susan (Stan); sister: Shirley Scheirer; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2019 at Lavonia First Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Finger officiating. Burial will follow in Lavonia City-Burgess Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Nicholas Brost, Connor Adamson, Chris Adamson, Darrin Durham, Trey Chism and Kerry Bridges.
In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to the Lavonia First Baptist Church Building Fund P.O. Box 47 Lavonia, GA 30553.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.