Helen W. (Woods) Medlin

Claxton GA

Helen W. Medlin, age 76, passed away on January 3, 2017 at Ogeechee Area Hospice after a long fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.  The Kentucky native moved to Georgia after her 17 ^th birthday to pursue her dreams.  Her young life did change on July 8, 1966 when she had her first date with her (now) husband, James Medlin.  After their first date, James recounts, he never left her side.  Truly a 50+ year love, that will never die.  She was talented in the kitchen as well.  Helen was known for her ability to can fresh fruits and vegetables and moreover for her jelly and jam making skills.  Later in life her favorite thing to do was to spoil her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.   Helen is preceded in death by her parents and four sisters.

Left to mourn her loss is her husband, best friend, and companion of over 50 years, James Medlin of Claxton; 2 daughters, Judy Dickey of Metter and Priscilla (Terry) Deal of Statesboro; one brother; four sisters; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family also survives.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Low Country Cremation & Burial in Reidsville (former Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory).

Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at Low Country Cremation & Burial

Burial will follow at Anderson Church Cemetery with the Rev. Chuck Jonas officiating.

Pallbearers will be Isaac Deal, Jacob Deal, Brian Deal, Jamie Medlin, Craig Crosby, and Alan Crosby.

Low Country Cremation & Burial (formerly Bradley B. Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory) is in serving the Medlin family.