Mrs. Lily Ruth (Goodwin) "Maw Maw" Wehunt, age 87, of 53 Alice St., Lavonia, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at her home after an extended illness.
Born December 10, 1921 in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Author and Etta (Hill) Goodwin. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by daughters: Glenda Marie Harrison of Canon, Evelyn Ruth Helms of Martin, and Rosita Dicara of Athens; son: Larry Noble Wehunt; 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter: Judy Ann Pruitt; sons: Winfred T. Wehunt and Hamp Wehunt, Jr.; and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Dorsey Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in Bowers Memorial Cemetery, Canon Ga.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.