Jean Babington Remley, 98, passed away peacefully at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle December 31, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Born November 22, 1916 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs. Remley was a resident of Covington since 1939. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph M. Remley (Joe). Survivors include one daughter Jeannette R. Harris and son-in-law, Ned Harris of Monticello, and one granddaughter Sharon Jean Kinman-Hall, and husband Rod Hall of Lawrenceville. She is also survived by two great grandchildren Chase Remley Hall and Avery Leigh Hall.
Mrs. Remley enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Covington Garden Club & Women's Club and Ladies Garden Club of Athens. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and was an avid reader and wordsmith. In later years she enjoyed spending time with her great grandchildren. She lived a very full life and brought much joy to her family that cherished her. She will greatly be missed.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Remley will be held Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at 1 p.m., at the Jackson City Cemetery, Cemetery Street, in Jackson, with Chaplain Jim Ross officiating.
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