Obituaries

Marilyn Delois Bohannon

April 22, 1954 - July 20, 2015

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Obituary For Marilyn Delois Bohannon

Life and times of Marilyn Delois Bohannon, better known as "Dee Dee." Dee Dee was one of the second set of twins born into the household of William and Thereatha (Johnson) Bohannon on April 22, 1954.

Dee Dee grew up in Grantville, along with her seven brothers and seven sisters. She joined the Greater Jehovah Baptist Church at an early age and continued to be aligned with the church all her live. Dee loved her church.

Dee Dee attended Grantville Brown and Glanton Elementary schools. In 1972 she graduated from Newnan High School. She attended West Georgia College (State University of West Georgia) before leaving for Bridgeport, Connecticut. While in Connecticut, Dee Dee worked in home Health Care as a Nursing Assistance. For fun, Dee was an amateur Mud Wrestler. She enjoyed working with older people. Dee enjoyed her life.

On July 20, 2015, the Lord stopped by PIedmont Hospital in Fayetteville, GA and called "Dee Dee" and she answered "Yes Lord, I'm ready." Dee Dee's Mom and Dad, two brothers and four sisters were waiting to welcome her home.

Dee Dee leaves to cherish her memories a devoted daughter, Deidra Bobbi-Ann Bohannon; a grateful son, Marlon Donald Bohannon and a delightful grandson, Tristan Donald Bohannon; three sisters, Gladys Varner, Jannette Gilliam and Linda Bohannon, Grantville, GA; five brothers, Billy (Ella) Fayetteville, NC, Alfred (Barbara), Augusta, GA, Clarence, Columbus, GA, Michael (Teresa), Grantville, GA, and Joel (Elizabeth) Bohannon, College Park, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services

25 Jul

Interment

- 00:00 PM

Grantville City Cemetery 123 Lagrange St Grantville, GA 30220 Get Directions »
25 Jul

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 00:00 PM

Greater Jehovah Baptist Church 2 Roger Arnold Road Grantville, , GA 30220 Get Directions »
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  • September 09, 2015

    Greg

    She will be greatly missed!

  • July 25, 2015

    carolyn collier

    May your memories cause you to smile often in the difficult days ahead, "while you throw all your anxieties upon him (Jehovah God) because he cares for you" (1 Pet. 5:7).

  • July 25, 2015

    Emma Hawkins

    Our sincere love and condolences are with your entire family.We will miss "Dee Dee"s sweet ,kind,and loving spirit.She was a true friend.I Never spoke with her when she wasn't thanking God for her Blessings.She loved The Lord and I know she's at peace being with him. May God comfort you in your time of grief,and continue to Bless each of you. Emma Jean & Charles Hawkins

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