Mrs. Dora Lee Sowell Bruner, age 85, of Ellijay, GA. passed away Friday, June 10, 2011.
Mrs. Bruner was born on February 1, 1926 in Metter, GA. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Juliette United Methodist Church, Red Hat Society, American Cancer Society and the Beaufort, SC EMT. She is preceded in death by her parents Cleveland & Willie Mae Sowell, son James Lawton Bruner, Jr., daughter Barbara Sue Bruner, husband James Lawton Bruner, Sr. & a brother Ralph Sowell.
Survivors Include: Daughters & sons-in-law: Phyllis Smith, Lawrenceville, GA, Elaine & Stephen (Beloved caregiver) Henslee, Ellijay, Pamela & Charles Borchardt, Rincon, GA; Brothers: Robert & W.R. Sowell; Sisters: Jewell Floyd, Lula Mae Miles, Brenda Boss, Geneva Alladio, Betty Vaughn & Dorothy Cowart; 7 Grandchildren: Mark & (Stephanie) Smith, Brian & (Charity) Smith, Kelly & (Joe) Conlon, James Henslee, Casey Arnsdorff, Nicholas & Rebecca Borchardt; 8 Great grandchildren: Ansley & Alexandra Smith, Chloe & Tomas Conlon, Cameron & Devon Arnsdorff, Brandon & Caramia Smith.
Memorial services will be held, Tuesday June 14, 2011 at 1pm at the Juliette United Methodist Church with Pastor Stan Harrell officiating.
A reception will follow at the Church to celebrate her life.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice Advantage of Ellijay, American Cancer Society, or Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
Bernhardt Funeral Home of Ellijay is in charge of arrangements.
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