Wilma Jean Harris Irvin, 77, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 04, 2024.
Born at the “Charm House” in Clarkesville, Georgia, on February 16, 1947, Jean was the daughter of the late Henry Odell & Willene Landers Harris. She was a beloved teacher who retired from Cornelia Elementary after 38 years of teaching.
Jean attended South Habersham High School before graduating with a degree in Music and earning her Master’s of Education from Piedmont College. She then obtained an Education Specialist degree from Brenau University.
Jean was a member of the honorary teaching sorority Alpha Delta Kappa, Three Arts Club, and Level Grove Baptist Church, where she loved singing in the choir. Jean was well known for her musical talents, even singing the National Anthem at an Atlanta Braves game. Jean taught piano and voice to many local children.
Although Jean loved teaching and music, her first love was bragging about her children and grandchildren. She dedicated much of her time to making their days special through birthday parties, pool days, piano lessons, and using any holiday as an excuse to spend time with her family.
Her life was marked by a strong and enduring faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jean had a rich prayer life and was known among her community for her willingness to pray with anyone, for any reason, at any time.
Survivors include her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 58 years, David M. Irvin; son & daughter-in-law, James D. & Lori Irvin all of Cornelia, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Kathy & Brad Meredith of Demorest, GA; grandchildren, Joseph & Mary Meredith, Jake Meredith, Kaley Irvin, Emily Irvin, & Ava Meredith; honorary grandchildren, Justin & Dustin Dodd; sisters & brother-in-law, Lynn & Marvin Coffee of Cornelia, GA; Kay McEachern of Demorest, GA; sister-in-law, Norma Irvin of Cleveland, GA; nieces Beth Rasnick, Kristin Schupp, Mary Beth Simmons, Kelly Crunk, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8th 2024 at Level Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Brian James & Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Interment will follow in the Level Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7th, 2024.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Habersham Christian Learning Center, 188 Owens Circle, Mt. Airy, Georgia 30563, or at www.habershamclc.org; or to Level Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, Georgia 30531, or at www.levelgrove.net/give
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
