Edna Hill “Mimi” Crocker

Edna Hill “Mimi” Crocker, age 97 of Mt. Airy, went to sleep on Earth and woke up in Heaven on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Born on July 3, 1927, in Cornelia, she was a daughter of the late Walter Dillard, Jr. and Cynthia Naomi Smith Hill.

During her 97 years, Edna was loved by everyone around her.  No doubt, this was in return for the love that she gave.  She will be remembered as a beautiful soul, who blessed so many lives, loved her family and served her community. 

Edna worked for over 50 years at Williams Dress Shop before retiring.  She served the ladies of Northeast Georgia, and helped many husbands have happy wives at Christmas!  She especially loved her Williams Dress Shop Ladies, whom she worked with over the years. 

Edna was of a member of Baldwin Baptist Church for many years.  She enjoyed helping with VBS, singing in the choir, and cooking for many special church events.  Her church family was another special love, and she particularly enjoyed Christmas get togethers at Claude and Mary Lou’s.

One of her most special loves was for her family.  Edna loved her daughter immensely, and yet had a very special love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Tyson Crocker, Jr.; brothers, Mac Hill & Buck Hill; sisters, Rubye Hilliard & Betty Hall.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jan & Truitt Franklin of Mt. Airy; grandchildren and spouses, Blake & Stephanie Franklin of Woodstock, and Ashley & Adam Ivester of Toccoa; great grandchildren, Callie & Chelsey Franklin of Woodstock and Brynlee & Norah Ivester of Toccoa; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

For the last 10 years, Edna resided at New Horizons Habersham, where she loved the nurses, staff and other residents.  Her family would like to express their appreciation for the love and care that she received during her time there.

Funeral services are 2 pm on Monday, November 25, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Scott Brown & Rev. Truitt Franklin officiating.  Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, https://www.nghs.com/foundation/hospice, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville, Georgia 30501.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.