Mrs. Jean Bridges Woolard, 81, of the Atlanta area,sister of Mrs. Dot Cecchini of Elberton,passed away Sunday evening, January 15, 2012. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Sandy Springs, GA, with the funeral service following at 1:30 p.m.Graveside service will be at Arlington Cemetery, followed by a reception back at Mr. Vernon Baptist Church. Flowers are welcome, and may be sent the morning of the service to Mr. Vernon Baptist Church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. This announcement is courtesy of Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, for the family and friends of Mrs. Jean Bridges Woolard.