Georgia Rhea Wilks

Georgia Rhea Wilks, age 82, a McMinnville resident and DeKalb County native, was born July 6, 1937 and passed away December 21, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. A retired healthcare worker and a member of the Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late Onis and Onia Mae Crook Driver. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Parker and Robbie Summers. Ms. Wilks is survived by daughter Renee Breedlove of McMinnville; two sons, Garnett and Linda McCormick, Jr of McMinnville and Donnie Howard Mathis of Ohio; two granddaughters, Jacklyn Driver and Jessica Holland both of McMinnville; one great-grandson, Japeth Gilley; one great-great grandson, Jay Gilley and two brothers, J.C. Driver of Liberty, TN and Thomas Darry Driver of Dowelltown, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside at 11:00 a.m. There will be no visitation at funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.