Elmaneze Broadwell

Elmaneze Broadwell, 97, of Dawsonville passed away Wednesday May 13, 2020 at Delamr Gardens following a period of declining health.

Born December 20, 1922 in Boaz, Alabama to the late Dewey and Lois Milwee, she had lived in Dawson County for the past 15 years having moved from Jonesboro.  A homemaker at her death, she formerly worked as a bookkeeper.  Mrs. Broadwell married her husband while he was serving in the Merchant Marines during WW II and would travel from port to port to visit him while his ship was docked.  She was a member of the Eastern Star and enjoyed travel.  She also loved the beach, seafood and enjoyed gardening.  Active in church all her life, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville and was also preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Orvie L. Broadwell, and sisters, Opal Powell and Barbara Rosendale.

Surviving are her sons and daughter in law, Tom and Pam Broadwell, Marietta, John Broadwell, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Brandie and Joey Fitzgerald, Lee and Melissa Broadwell, Kirstie Broadwell, Wesley Broadwell; seven great grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

Graveside services will be held Sunday May 17, 2020 at 2 o’clock at Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Stan Lovell will officiate.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.