Jay Nell Church, age 82, of Clarkesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Mrs. Church was born on January 7, 1941, in Clarkesville, Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of the late Oscar Edward and Blondine Bertha Waldrep Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Albert Holbrooks; daughter, Alex Freeman; her brother, Edward Church; and her sisters, Pat Church and Sheila Davis.
Jay Nell was a talented and dedicated professional, serving as a self-employed hairdresser. Her craft brought joy to countless clients over the years. Her work was not just a profession but a passion for her.
She is survived by her loving son, Michael Baker, of Melbourne, FL, and brother, Grady Church, of Clarkesville. Jay Nell was a grandmother to Jeff Loudermilk and a doting great-grandmother to Jesse Loudermilk and Morgan Loudermilk. Her family meant the world to her, and she cherished the time spent with each generation.
A Private Memorial Service will be held. She will be laid to rest in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700
