Mrs. Evelyn "Nanny B" Bearden, age 95 of Blue Ridge passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Bearden was born in Fannin County, GA on April 15, 1918 to the late James Garfield and Jessie Lee Smith Davis. She had worked at Plaza Five and Ten Cent Store as a stocker and greeter. Mrs. Bearden was a member of the Macedonia Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil "Dock" Bearden; a son, Jimmy Bearden and granddaughter, Melinda Key and Barbara Bearden Whitener.Survivors are four sons, Johnny Bearden of Cherry Log, GA, Bobby Bearden of Blue Ridge, GA, Gary Bearden of Blue Ridge, GA and Keith Bearden of Blue Ridge, GA; three daughters, Shirley Garrett of Blue Ridge, GA, Martha Ferrell of Blue Ridge, GA and Betty Key of Blue Ridge, GA; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; a large number of other relatives and friends also survive.Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Macedonia Church of Christ with Brother Kent O'Dell, son, Bobby Bearden. grandson, Shannon Bearden and Cody Bearden officiating. Music was by Macedonia Church of Christ congregation singing. Interment was in the Macedonia Church of Christ Cemetery followed by a White Dove Release. Pallbearers were Michael Key, Devell Farrell, Larry Chastain, David Bearden, Jace Gibbs, Shannon Bearden, Delane Bearden and Terry Bearden. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements.
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