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Obituary For Ethel Mae McCormick

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Ethel M. McCormick who departed this life on Friday, August 19, 2022 at August University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the Madison Avenue Church of God by Faith in Ashburn, Georgia, with the Pastor, Elder Dr. Larry Coffee, officiating. At the request of the family, the remains will be cremated.

Ethel Mae McCormick, affectionately known as “Pruney”, was born July 17, 1958, in Ashburn, Georgia to the late Ms. Helen Edwards and Mr. Roosevelt McCormick. Ethel Mae was a free spirited, lively person who packed a lot of action in her small frame. She loved Pastor Larry Coffee and Sis. Kaye Coffee, and enjoyed the times she spent at Madison Avenue Church of God by Faith. Ethel Mae was called home to rest on August 19, 2022, at Augusta University Medical Center, in Augusta, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Gaskins, Willie B. and Helen Edwards, sisters, Dora Mae Martin, Pamela Edwards Boggs, brother, Randy Edwards, and nephew, Joe Bradshaw, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories three sons, Danyello Carithers of Nicholls, Georgia, Latez (Doris) McCormick of Valdosta, Georgia, and Locobi (Maria) McCormick of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Carletto Lane, Dajordain McCormick, both of Ashburn, Georgia, Kierra Norris, Kalera Norris, Jeremiah Hillmon, all of Tifton, Georgia, Diante Solomon, Phillip Hill, Jade Chaplin, all of Jacksonville, Florida; great grands, Cay’Loni Lane of Ashburn, Georgia, Zechariah Norris of Tifton Georgia; sisters, Linda Gaskins, Monica Edwards, Michelle Vail, all of Ashburn, Georgia, Patricia (Jerry) Copeland of Tifton, Georgia, Carla (Hiriam) Williams, Beverly Clark, both of Atlanta, Georgia; brothers, Charles Edwards, Willie James (Marva) Edwards, both of Ashburn, Georgia, Antonio Gaskins of Albany, Georgia, Melvin (Elesia) Edwards of Perry, Georgia, Kenneth (Yolanda) Edwards of Fitzgerald, Georgia, Timothy (Angela) Edwards of St. Augustine, Florida, Steven (Debra) Edwards of Harker Heights, Texas, Clarence Vail of Graniteville, South Carolina, Wayne Davis of Savannah, Georgia, Michael Davis of Atlanta, Georgia, David Edwards of Spokane, Washington, Ricky (Angela) Edwards, Larry (Tee) Edwards, both of Tampa, Florida; a devoted friend, Curtis Baker of Ashburn, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Praying for the family. Joan Mitchell Channelview Texas

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Praying for strength for the family

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To my classmate Latez and family; I'm sorry for your loss. May God continue to give you all strength during your time of bereavement. from Teresa Harriell and Family

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My condolences to the family. May God give you all the strength and peace you all need during this difficult time Amen🙏🏾❤️

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We are so very sorry for your loss. Ethel was one of a kind. We pray that God gives you all strength to endure this sad occurrence and grant you peace and comfort. Willie and Sherry Rainey

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My deepest sympathy to the family. You will be missed big cuz.

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God will not give more than you could bear With Deepest sympathy Andrew Clark

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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