Pre - Arrangements
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Why Plan Ahead? Peace of Mind Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Personal Choice Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice. Pre-planning provides you with the time needed to make practical, detailed decisions that reflect your standards, lifestyle, taste and budget. And we assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned. Lower Costs When you finalize your plan, we can advise you of the total cost. You do not have to set aside funds for your plan, but doing so protects you against escalating funeral costs. By locking in today's funeral costs and ensuring that the necessary funds are set aside, you help relieve yourself of unnecessary future worry and your survivors of an unexpected expense. |
| Annie Mae (Ann) Hamilton went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2010 at her residence with her family at her side. She was the former Annie Mae Garrett from Giles County, Tennessee. She was a computer programmer and systems analyst with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. After she retired from the U.S. government she moved to Dahlonega, Georgia. She served as a Pink Lady for the Chestatee Regional Hospital for several years and was an active member of the Auraria Community Club. She is survived by a sister, Mildred Imogene Salazar; daughters, Brenda Payne and Dianne Everett; and son, Mark Hamilton; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; four nieces and two nephews. “Meemaw” traveled the world from Moscow to Paris to Melbourne, but held Dahlonega as the best place on earth with wonderful people whom she loved. A service to celebrate the life of “Meemaw” will be held at the Banister Funeral home Chapel in Dahlonega Thursday March 25, 2010 at 2 PM. Burial will be in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery following the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday 3/24/2010 from 2 PM until 4 PM and 6 PM until 8 PM. Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements. |