Edith Gifford Nelson's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2026 in Rising Fawn, Georgia

Edith Gifford Nelson

February 11, 1944 - May 12, 2026 (82 years old)

Rising Fawn, Georgia

Edith Gifford Nelson's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2026 in Rising Fawn, Georgia

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Edith Gifford Nelson

February 11, 1944 - May 12, 2026 (82 years old)

Rising Fawn, Georgia

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Edith Gifford Nelson Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Edith Gifford Nelson of Rising Fawn, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Edith left this world on May 12, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edith Gifford Nelson to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Gifford; her parents, William Nobles and Lucille Nobles; her brothers, Raymond Nobles and Arthur Nobles; her daughter Sandra Carroll; her grandchildren, John Keith Gass and Rachelle Anderson; and her great grandchild Jordan Harrison.

She is survived by: her daughters, Babette Smith (Terry) of Rossville and Rochelle Walden (Richard) of Florida; and her grandchildren, Angel Stuart (Jeremy), Andrew Shepherd (Kelsey), Brandi Dixon (Justin), Jonathan Godwin (Cassie), Emberley Swift (Stephen), David Godwin (Katey), Matthew Godwin and Patrick Marsh. She is also survived by great-grandchildren and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ryan Funeral Home



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May 14

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Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory
11415 S Main St, Trenton, GA 30752

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May 14

Graveside service

LaFayette Memory Gardens
3658 US-27, LaFayette, GA 30728

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