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Georgia Snelling

July 28, 1923 - June 23, 2025

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Obituary For Georgia Snelling

With humble respect, Sewell Mortuary in Grantville announces the transition of Ms. Georgia Snelling, age 101, on June 23rd, 2025.

Funeral service will be held at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 2950 Primrose Road in Greenville, Georgia on June 28th, at 2 PM.

Public viewing will be from 5 to 7 PM on Friday, June 27th, at the mortuary.

Georgia Lee Tenney was born on July 28, 1923 to
the late George Tenney and Louella Colton
McGlaughlin in Meriwether County. God called her
home on June 23, 2025, she lived 101 years
11months and 5 days.

Georgia Lee accepted Christ at an early age, she
was a lifelong member of Zion Hill Missionary
Baptist Church in Greenville, Georgia.
Georgia Lee united in Holy matrimony to the love
of her life the late Oliver Snelling. To this Union 12
children were born.

Georgia Lee was an extraordinary individual who
single
-handedly raised her children following the
untimely passing of her beloved husband. Her
presence was marked by vitality and warmth. She
was renowned for baking exceptional biscuits,
which her grandchildren eagerly anticipated each
morning before school. Her devotion to family and
community was unwavering. She had a deep
passion for cooking, fishing and working with her
flowers. The well being of her children and
grandchildren was her utmost priority. She
cherished visits from her family, particularly when
they brought her grandchildren to see her.
Throughout her life, she remained true to herself.

She is preceded in death by a sister Pauline
Tenney, (3) sons, Oliver, Aubrey and Willie Claude
Snelling, (2) daughters, Ella Mae Thrash and
Willene Snelling. (2) daughters in law, Rose Lee and
Evelyn Snelling, (1) son in law, Melvin Thrash, (6)
grandchildren, Arthur Snelling, Shaun Lockhart,
Chriss Reeves, Ganterrious Snelling, Demetris Harris
and Willie C. Reeves.

She leaves to cherish her memories (2) sons,
James Robert and EC Snelling. (3) devoted
daughters, Beatrice (Simon) Reeves, Earlene
(John) Harris, and Sara Lee Snelling. (2) daughters
in law, Mary Snelling, and Joann Snelling (60)
grandchildren, (180) great
-grandchildren, 240
great
-great grandchildren, (7) great
-great
-great
grandchildren. Her great grandson Jontavious
Willis is a Grammy Nominated bluesmen; Jackie
Derring is the oldest granddaughter and Willie C.
Reeves was the oldest grandson. A host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, family, and friends.

Sewell Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with providing end-of-life services to the family of Ms. Georgia Snelling.

Program

Services

27 Jun

Public Viewing

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Sewell Mortuary 220 Charlie Patterson Rd Grantville, GA 30220 Get Directions »
28 Jun

Funeral Service

02:00 PM

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 2950 Primrose Rd Greenville, GA 30222 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • Serene Lily Basket

    Wilson Kim sent Serene Lily Basket for Georgia Snelling - June 27, 2025

    Deepest sympathies. Sejong Family

  • Peace & Serenity Dishgarden

    Marcell Daye sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Georgia Snelling - June 25, 2025

    In loving memory of Ms. Georgia Snelling, With heartfelt condolences, we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. From everyone at Shinsei

Condolences

  • June 26, 2025

    LaCreaser James

  • June 26, 2025

    Julia Whitehead Reeves

  • June 25, 2025

    Sabrina Clayton

    Sabrina Clayton and family

  • June 25, 2025

    Tonya Conb

    It was an honor and delight to know her through Tia's eyes. Praying strength and comfort for the family.

  • June 25, 2025

    Tangela Climpson Hill

    Sending my prayers,love and deepest condolences to the family

  • June 24, 2025

    Brenda Bussie

    Sending prayers and condolences to the family may God bless you all

  • June 24, 2025

    Willie and Sharon Sutton and family

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