Avis (Harrison) McGahee

Mary Avis Harrison McGahee was born on December 29, 1931 to Mac and Mattie Harrison in Dearing, Georgia.  In addition to being preceded in death by her parents, Avis was preceded by her dear husband Ray McGahee.  She was the last of many siblings to enter the gates of Heaven.  Also preceding her were her brothers; Eddie Harrison, Earl Harrison, William “Pee Wee” Harrison, Ollie Harrison, Marvin Harrison, and Howard Harrison, her sisters; Louise Gay, Ruth Byington, Ida Ansley, and Daisy Mathews, and her beloved grandson, Chris Rushing.

Avis was a faithful lifetime member of Fort Creek Baptist Church.  She served many years as Sunday School teacher, Discipleship Training teacher, VBS teacher and WMU Director.  Until her health failed, she was chair of the bereavement committee.  She was a true servant to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In addition to being a homemaker, she served as a volunteer with McDuffie County Farm Bureau as Women’s Committee Chairperson and District 4 Women’s Chair for over 30 years promoting and educating the community about farming.

She volunteered many years as the Golden Harvest food distribution coordinator for McDuffie County both in Thomson and Dearing.

She also worked as a poll leader with the voting elections department for McDuffie County for many years. She enjoyed working with flowers in her yard, grass cutting and tutoring her grandchildren with their school work.  She was very active until dementia took over her mind.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters Sandra Whitaker (Harold) and Donna Walden (Randy); grandsons, Travis Whitaker (Kimberly), Ryan Walden (Jena), Clay Walden (Stephanie); granddaughters, Kim Mastriano (Tony), Julie Reese (Kenan), Brooke Swint, Hollie Rushing and numerous great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Adam Greene, Tony Mastriano, Kenan Reese, Clay Walden, Ryan Walden and Travis Whitaker.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2025, in the Fort Creek Baptist Church, with Rev Daniel Adkins and Mr. Jack McCorkle officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church prior to services.

The family would like to thank Keysville Nursing Home staff and Regency Hospice for their excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon International, PO Box 1773, Thomson, GA  30824

You may sign a guest book online at www.curtisfuneralhome.com

Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.