Betty Nicholson Ferguson

Betty Nicholson Ferguson, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10, 2022. Mrs. Ferguson was born on April 7, 1933 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Lawrence and Effie Nichols Nicholson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Ferguson; son, Tommy Ferguson; and was the last of her immediate family. Mrs. Ferguson was a long time member of Level Grove Baptist Church, and was a member of the Sunshine Band. Betty enjoyed spending time working on crossword puzzles, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed her gardening and yardwork. She was known not only by her grandchildren, but most everyone else as "Mama Betty". Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Frances Ferguson, of Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Benny Bearden, of Cumming; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Dr. Brian James officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the funeral home prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice - or Level Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, Georgia 30531. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700. Cemetery Arrangements have been entrusted to Yonah Memorial Gardens at 255 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-8599.