Wallace Loudermilk Craven, age 83, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and legacy she so faithfully built throughout her life.
Born in Habersham County on August 11, 1942, Wallace was the beloved daughter of the late Dewey Loudermilk and Laura LaCount Loudermilk. A woman of deep faith, unwavering determination, and genuine kindness, Wallace touched countless lives through her service to her community and devotion to her family.
For many years, Wallace worked as a self-employed Realtor, helping families find places to call home with the same warmth and care she carried in her own heart. Her commitment to public service led her to serve the City of Mount Airy as a council person, City Clerk, and later as Mayor, roles she fulfilled with integrity, compassion, and pride. Alongside her brother Thomas, she also helped build the Lake Russell Convenience Store, creating another lasting part of her family’s legacy in the community.
Wallace was an active and dedicated member of the Lions Club for many years and a faithful member of Central Heights Baptist Church. Her life reflected her strong Christian faith, humble spirit, and servant’s heart.
Above all else, Wallace treasured her family. She was a loving daughter, devoted mother, caring sister, proud grandmother affectionately known as “Gigi,” and a loyal friend. Her gentle wisdom, warm smile, and steadfast love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Wallace was preceded in death by her beloved son, Scott Craven; brothers Lester, Thomas, J.D., Virgil, Telford, Bruce, and Franklin Loudermilk; and sisters Anna Laura Westbrook and Lois Keller.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Laura Gayle Jackson; granddaughter, Anna Marie Jackson; grandson, Peyton Mitchell Craven; great-grandson, Chance Riley Whitlock; partner & favorite man, Rodney Henslee; sister, Henrietta Faulkner; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were richly blessed by knowing her.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that all donations be made to Habersham United Believers (H.U.B.), 2664 Hwy. 197 South, Mount Airy, GA. 30563
Though our hearts grieve her passing, we rejoice in knowing that Wallace’s faithful journey on earth has led her home to eternal peace in the presence of her Lord. Her love, strength, and example will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her.
An online guest registry is available for the Craven family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
