Lillian Elizabeth Helms McCay, Age 89 of Fayetteville, Ga. died Saturday, October 11, 2014.
Mrs. McCay was born March 18, 1925 in Glencoe, Ala.
An avid fisherman much of her life, “Miss Lil” and her sisters, Evelyn and Mildred “Sit” spent many hours together on lakes and rivers making fish lives miserable. Gardening was her other love. In her day she was quite a jitterbugger, also.
She passed into life eternal at the home of her daughter with her beloved cat, Lucy, by her side. Those who knew her will look at the sign which was hanging by her door for years . . . “Gone Fishing” and smile, knowing that she has.
A long-time member of historic Mt. Zion United Methodist Church near Hapeville, Ga., Lillian is survived by daughter, Brenda (Rick) Walton of Fayetteville; sons William Francis (Gloria Jean) McCay of Papillion, Neb. and Thomas C. (Constance) McCay of Savannah, Ga.
She is also survived by her grandchildren Brad (Weilyn) Morris, Ashley Morris (Jonathon)Barrett, Kelly McCay, Ryan (Casie) McCay, Shawn McCay, Clay (Madrina) McCay, Adam McCay, Maryann McCay Cornett, and nine great- grandchildren: Jesse Morris, Lucy Barrett, Walker Barrett, Noah McCay, Paul McCay, Seth McCay, Isabella McCay, Ansley Cornett, and Trent Cornett, also step-grandchildren Derek (Katie) Walton and Parrish (Katie) Walton; step-great grandchildren McKinley, Pierce and Ella.
She is predeceased by her husband Thomas C. McCay, Sr.; mother Sallie Freeman Helms; father John Helms, brother J.P. Helms; sisters Mildred Varnon; and Evelyn Cochran.
Lillian is a direct descendant of American Revolution Captain of Marines William Pollard and Pvt. William Pollard as well as Confederate soldiers John Wiley Pollard and Latimore Pollard.
Graveside services were scheduled for 2 p.m., October 14, 2014 at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church cemetery, 2840 Metropolitan Parkway just north of Hapeville. Senior Pastor Randy Strickland officiated. In case of inclement weather, internment services will take place in the church sanctuary.
The family wishes to thank the special friend and caregiver Pam Ausman, as well as Penny Pruitt and Yvonne Rodriquez.
Mowell & Sons Funeral Home, Fayetteville, 770-461-7641 – www.mowellfuneralhome.com.
