Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Bunnie Elizabeth Williford, age 87, of Swainsboro, on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Monday, March 20, at 3 p.m. at Elam Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jim Rawls officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home Monday from 12 to 2 p.m.
Pallbearers were Lance Griffith, Chris Griffith, Mike Gay, Brian Baye, Benjamin Baye, and Wesley Peebles.
Mrs. Williford was born April 28, 1935, in Portal, to the late Joseph Curtis and Lucille Gay Griffith. She was retired from Emanuel Medical Center Nursing Home as an LPN. Mrs. Williford enjoyed fellowshipping with family and friends, and loved reading, studying her bible and attending church at Garden of Prayer. In her spare time, she enjoyed doing word puzzles, needle work, and gardening. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williford is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Williford, Jr.
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Payne (Marty) of Hiawassee and Krista Beasley (Paul) of Twin City; sons, Steve Byrd (Linda) of Pinellas Park, FL and Ricky Byrd (Terry) of Carlton; sister, Melissa Ryles (Richard) of Hazlehurst; brother, Curtis Griffith (Joyce) of Metter; step-daughters, Ellen Wilkerson, Cathy Flanders, Joan Foskey, and Patsy Sherrod; step-sons, Edward Williford, Donnie Williford, and Scott Williford; grandchildren, Tiffany Payne, Sierra Peebles, Tommy Beasley, Michelle Byrd, Matthew Bryd, Joel Byrd, Emily Pulliam, Sarah Groscop, Benjamin Baye, Brian Baye, Brandon Baye, and Casey Byrd; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, 9420 Blackshear Hwy, Baxley, GA 31513 or Pruitt Hospice, 667 South Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401.
Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
