Edith Mae Ivester London

Edith Mae Ivester London, age 87 of Mt. Airy, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Born in Turnerville, Georgia, on December 9, 1931 to the late William Austin Ivester and Bertha Ivester. Mrs. London was a self-employed entrepreneur. She enjoyed feeding her family and the church and was well known for her biscuits and gravy. Mrs. London lived in the Atlanta area for a number of years before moving back to Habersham 14 years ago. She was a member of Life Church in Baldwin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Alvin Jay London; daughter, Rhonda Kay London Street.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Marvin Aubry London of Mt. Airy; son, Donnie Aubry London of Villa Rica; niece whom Mrs. London raised, Rebecca Alice Hopkins; daughter-in-law, Kathleen London Cheek of Newnan; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; numerous other step grandchildren; brother, Wilmer Austin Ivester of Toccoa; sister, Mattie Lou Walker of Mt. Airy; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am, Friday, March 29, 2019 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Rev. Troy Shaw officiating. Interment will follow in Stephens Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.

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.