May Belle Coleman English

May Belle Coleman English, 87, of Clayton, GA went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Habersham County Medical Center.

She was born in Rabun County and was the daughter of Frank Pinion and Mary Montana York Coleman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, George Porter English, a son, George English, and two brothers, Frank Coleman Jr. and Thomas Coleman.

Mrs. English is survived by two sons, Jerry English and his wife Sue of Clayton, GA, Glenn English of Clayton, GA; a sister, Ethel Hopper of Clayton, GA and a very special niece, Brenda Shirley also of Clayton, GA. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren.

She worked at the Clayburne Manufacturing Company, Burlington Industries and Ridgecrest Hospital. She was a member of King Memorial Church and was a member of the Persimmon Home Demonstration Club. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother.

The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in the Beck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Nichols and Rev. James Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Persimmon Community Church Cemetery.

Memorial Donations in May Belle English's memory may be made to King Memorial Church, 4922 Persimmon Road, Clayton, GA 30525

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.