Mary Elizabeth DeWitt Worley

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth DeWitt Worley, 90, of Calhoun Falls Highway, Elberton, wife of 57 years to the late Charles ‘Lindy’ Worley, Sr., passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Sunday morning, September 22, 2024, at Pruitt Health at Spring Valley.

The sixth of seven children, Mary was born on January 29, 1934, in the Woodlawn Community of Elbert County. She was a graduate of Elbert County High School and furthered her education at Anderson College of Nursing where she earned her registered nurse’s degree, and started her nursing career at Self Regional Hospital in Greenwood, SC. Mary returned home to Elberton and began working in the Operating Room at Elbert County Hospital. It was during this time that she, in his words, "convinced Lindy to marry her." After the birth of her fourth child, Mary gave up professional nursing and used her skills to care for her husband, children, and often nieces and nephews. She was a true help-mate and support for Lindy as he started and built their business, Superior Granite Co., Inc. 

A lifelong Methodist, Mary’s steadfast faith was instilled in her at an early age at Woodlawn Methodist Church. She later moved her membership to Bethlehem Methodist Church where she was a devoted church member and choir member as long as her health permitted. Mary was a member of Elberton Country Club where she was an avid golfer. She was proud to have three holes in one and two eagles, accomplishments even dementia couldn’t steal from her. 

Mary and Lindy loved to dance, whether it be at a social function or in their living room. Above all, her greatest treasure in life was her family. Some called her “Grandma” and others called her “Booba”, but her love for each of them was the same. 

She is survived by her daughter, Marianne Whitmire, her husband Ronny, their daughters Wendy Whitmire and Kelly (Jared) Whiting, and their grandchildren Lacie, Trevor, and August; her son, Charles Lindy Worley, Jr., his wife Lisa, their children Chrissy House, Brittany Wilkes, Samantha (Michael) Cornell, and Cale Worley, and their grandchildren Karson, Tyler, Grady, Acadia, and Owen; daughter Janet Wilder, her husband Allen, their children Forrest (Courtney) Wilder and MacKenzie (Wes) White, and their grandchildren Lindy, Tripp, Alandra, Avery, Aubrey, Atalie, and Ashlyn; and daughter Joyce Dye, wife of the late Barry Dye, their daughters Ansley Dye and Sydney (Thomas) Walters, and their grandchildren Peter, Jacob, and coming arrival. She also leaves behind her sister, Loretta Garrett of Elberton; faithful friend of the family, James Henry Heard; and a host of nieces, and nephews. 

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Lindy, son-in-law Barry, parents Sidney Ray, Sr. and Oweda Roberson DeWitt, great-great-granddaughter Lainey White, and siblings William DeWitt, Fannie Blanchett, Sidney DeWitt, Jr., George DeWitt, and Darcus Little. 

Her family is deeply thankful for Bashawn Brawner, Mashawn Davenport, and Lenora DuBose who cared for her in her last months at home, and especially her daughter in law, Lisa Worley, who spent much of her time caring for Mary in her later years. Spring Valley Nursing Home and Pruitt Hospice Services were a blessing in the final weeks of her life. 

The family is at the home of Ronny and Marianne Whitmire, 1558 Calhoun Falls Highway, and will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. 

Funeral services celebrating Mary’s life will be conducted on Wednesday, September 25, at 2:00 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenny Martin and the Rev. John Moore officiating. Interment will follow beside her beloved Lindy at Forest Hills Memorial Park with Keith Lutz, Mike Little, Richard Garrett, Forrest Wilder, Jared Whiting, and Michael Cornell honored as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will include Wes White, Cale Worley, Thomas Walters, and Neal Worley.

Flowers are accepted, and if desired, contributions may be directed to Bethlehem Methodist Church, c/o George Lutz, 526 Rhodes Drive, Elberton, GA 30635 or Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. 

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com. 

Berry Funeral Home of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth DeWitt Worley.