Wyolene Fannin Hornsby, age 80, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Habersham House in Savannah. Mrs. Hornsby was a native of Atlanta, GA and lived for many years in Hiawassee, GA.

A devoted mother and wife, Mrs. Hornsby served the Lord in numerous church and youth activities. Throughout her life she sang in church choirs including those at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta and McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, and most recently at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church in Savannah. She was also involved in youth ministries at these churches, including the Youth Mentoring Program at McConnell Baptist Church, and she was active in the Women’s Mission Union for many years. As a mother of four sons she spent many years supporting little league and high school sports and was an avid fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Braves.

Preceded in death by her husband of 48 Years, William Carl Hornsby, Sr., survivors include sons William C. Hornsby, Jr., Michael P. Hornsby Bonnie all of Powder Springs, GA, Timothy L. Hornsby Janice of Marietta, GA, Mark T. Hornsby Debbie of Savannah, GA; sisters Melva Kodatt David of Hiawassee and Edith Davies of Lilburn, GA; granddaughters Heather Perry Matt and Elliott Hornsby and grandsons Joshua Hornsby and William Hornsby; great grandchildren J.J. and Madison Perry; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6-9pm Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Cochran Funeral Home in Hiawassee, GA. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 11:00 am at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee, GA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church Youth Ministry Fund, 500 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411 or McConnell Memorial Baptist Church Youth Ministry, P.O. Box 235, Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel