On June 14, 2024, Maggie Elizabeth Alexander Loudermilk, beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, and cherished friend, was placed in the arms of Jesus at the remarkable age of 102. She was born on February 3, 1922, in Cornelia, GA, and lived a life full of faith, love, and devotion to her family. She leaves behind a legacy of grace, strength, and enduring love.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Herschel and Mary Elizabeth Alexander and grew up with 11 siblings in Habersham County. She often reminisced about her childhood days, when she spent time baking in the kitchen with her momma or going to church in a horse and wagon with her brothers and sisters. In 1943, she married the love of her life, JL Loudermilk Jr., and together, they built a beautiful life filled with love and faith.
Elizabeth was a devoted mother to her 5 children: Sandra, Barbara, Joy, Gail, and Jerry. She spent her days as a homemaker and was known for her delicious homemade meals and her enormous garden that she tended to each year. Also, she was an excellent seamstress and made her daughters’ wedding dresses and crocheted baby blankets for all the great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was a devout Christian and was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church. Her deep faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life. Elizabeth was a doting grandma and loved spending time with each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Sandra Briggs, Barbara Dalton, Joy Wilbanks (Marshal), Gail Asato and daughter-in-law, Shirley Loudermilk; grandchildren, Mitch and Kelly Williams, Barry and Elena Dalton, Keith and Michelle Howell, Heather Wilbanks, Joshua Loudermilk, Bonnie Asato, Dustin and Kayla Wilbanks, Dana and Selina Roach, Lisa Lillie, and Brian Wilbanks; 14 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband JL Loudermilk, son Jerry Loudermilk, sons-in-law Johnny Briggs and Mike Asato, siblings Bertha (George) Campbell, Thelma (Lewis) Walden, Lex (Thelma) Alexander, Rosa Mae (Nick) Brock, Lena (Hubert) Beck, Hud (Dora Belle) Alexander, Lottie (Jeff) Bennett, Crawford (Ruth) Alexander, Tom (Dorothy) Alexander, John (Tommie) Alexander, and Louise (Robert) Bales.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at Pruitt Health for their compassionate care.
A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Hillside Memorial Chapel, followed by interment at Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service on Tuesday from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.
An online guest book is available and may be viewed at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.
