Willie Lee Nation
Willie Lee Nation, 94, of Oglethorpe County passed away on July 30, 2024. Born on May 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Lula Mae Thomas and Hyartt Thomas Wheless.
Willie could often be found cutting her grass, shelling pecans or cooking meals for her family. She loved her family and her dogs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Freddy Duncan Nation, son Danny Nation, granddaughter Natalie Nation, great grandson Cole Nation, two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her children Donald Nation (Rhonda), Dennis Nation (Alecia), Doyle Nation (Annie); grandchildren Kimberly, Kristen, Shalee, Michae, Nicholas, Christopher Nation; seven great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at noon Thursday, Aug. 1 at Welcome Avenue Congregational Holiness Church. The family received friends prior to the service from 10-11:30 a.m. at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East. The family requested those who attended to dress casually.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East is entrusted with arrangements.