QUITMAN

Lillie Fowler Smith Glisson

Lillie Fowler Smith Glisson, 81, of Quitman, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Lake Haven Nursing Home in Valdosta after a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 6, 1925, in Wedowee, Ala., to the late William and Lina Fowler. Later in 1961, she moved to Valdosta. While in Valdosta she worked with Harvey’s Supermarket for 30 plus years. She enjoyed working and serving people in the community.

She is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Linda and Jake Tillman of Quitman; son and daughter-in-law, David and Christy Smith of Columbia, S.C.; daughter in-law, Joan Smith of Florence, S.C.; son-in-law, Earl Schneider of Henderson, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ricky Fender of Jacksonville, Fla. From that family she has enjoyed the lives of her 10 grandchildren, Tina, Teri, Tim, Craig, DJ, Mandy, Steven, Jeff, Jody, Travis; and 16 great-grandchildren, Jamerson, Jordan, Harrison, Noah, TJ, Ansley, Logan, Margaret, Amber, Emily, Jamie, Katelyn, Missy, Nicki, Nicole, Lindsey. Preceded in death by husbands, Douglas Smith and Mervin Glisson; son, Alan Smith; daughter, Deborah Schneider; grandson, Jay Smith; brothers, Shelton Fowler, Roy Fowler, Benham Fowler, William Fowler Jr.; sisters, May Ricks, Murill Swilley, Audrey Tomlinson, Clara Wester. She was the last of William and Lina Fowler’s children.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2007, in the Mausoleum Chapel at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens with the Rev. John Page officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to United Hospice, 407 Cowart Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602. Condolences to the family may be conveyed on the obituary page at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home



QUITMAN

Betty Smith Parker

Betty Smith Parker, 83, of Quitman, died Monday, May 7, 2007, at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman following her beloved Jack by six weeks. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., in 1923, to the late Julius Edward Smith Sr., and Grace Coker Smith, she had lived in Quitman for the past six years and was formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Marietta. Mrs. Parker worked as a secretary for Lockheed Aircraft in Marietta for 17 years, and she and her family were charter members of Powers Ferry United Methodist Church and contributed the first organ to that church. She went on to be a member at Friendship Methodist Church in Punta Gorda, Fla.

Falling in love in her teens with tall, good looking Jack Parker, who towered over her by a good foot, Betty spent World War II wearing his engagement ring, taking shorthand and typing, and waiting for Jack to come home from the Pacific. When she was 22, her soldier returned and in two weeks they were married. This January, they celebrated their 61st anniversary.

A lovely, loving woman, she was completely without pretense and asked nothing of her friends except that they just be. Beyond her open door was always warmth and welcome, good food, and a gentle listener.

Survivors include her three daughters and two sons-in-law, Janice Elizabeth Kern of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; Marie and Leon Weeks of Valdosta; Cathy and Jack Raney of Marietta; a brother, J. Edward Smith Jr. of Largo, Fla. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Meghan Kern of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; Kevin (Stephanie) Weeks, of Jupiter, Fla.; Deanna Raney, Amber Raney, and Lindsey Raney, all of Marietta. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Evelyn Allen.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2007, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Powers Ferry United Methodist Church in Marietta. The Rev. Norton Campbell will officiate. Burial of the cremains will follow on Sunday, May 13, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Tampa, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, 301 E. Screven St., Quitman, GA 31643 or the Powers Ferry UMC Organ Fund, 245 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30067. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanefuneralservices.com — Carson McLane Funeral Home.



VALDOSTA

Lionel LaFoye Pipkin

Lionel LaFoye Pipkin, 71, of Valdosta passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at his home. He was born in 1935, in Tifton to the late Oscar and Evelyn Evers Pipkin and had lived in Valdosta since January of 1973. Mr. Pipkin retired in 1998 from Marketing Specialist. He was a member of the Forrest Street Church of God and his main goal in life was living for the Lord.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Marlene Cauthen Pipkin of Valdosta; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Diana Pipkin of Valdosta, Wendell and Donna Pipkin of Thomasville; grandchildren and their spouses, Michael Shannon Pipkin, Mark and Sydney Pipkin, Tony Pipkin, Amber Pipkin, Jenny P. and Chris Holt, Charlotte P. and Jerry Butler, Kris Johnson, Kasey Johnson; one great-granddaughter, Kylie Holt; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Helen Pipkin of Columbus, Ind.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Daphne Brewer of Tifton, Chris Cauthen of Montgomery, Ala., Arthur and Ruth Cauthen, Bob and Audrey Cauthen, all of Tifton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Maggie Evers and Sam and Candace Pipkin.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2007, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Hughes, the Rev. Raymond Gabbard and the Rev. Joe Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Tifton located at Exit 61 on I-75. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home.



Death Notices:

Gladys Myers Teate

Gladys Myers Teate, 77, Sparks, died May 8, 2007, at the Memorial Hospital of Adel after a short illness. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2007, at Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dillard Ensley officiating. Interment will be in Spring Hill Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home, Hwy. 41 South. — Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home, Adel



Isaiah ‘Zell’ Lovett

Funeral services for Isaiah “Zell” Lovett, 49, of Boston will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, May 11, 2007, at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Boston with the Rev. Pinkney officiating. Burial will follow in Peaceful Rest Cemetery in Thomasville. — Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home of Quitman is in charge of arrangements.