Dorene Pilgrim

Mrs. Pilgrim's final place of rest is located at Garden of Devotion II, L-6, Space 1. Dorene Flanagan Pilgrim, age 79, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020. Mrs. Pilgrim was born on July 5, 1940 in Hall County, Georgia to the late Andrew and Bessie Ferguson Flanagan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy Leon Pilgrim; sons, Ricky Hicks, Eric Hicks; and several siblings. She worked for Fieldale Farms as an inspector. After leaving Fieldale, she and her husband owned and operated Gillsville Cafe for nine years. Survivors include her step-daughter and her spouse, Sharon and Andy Jackson, of Cornelia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Evelyn Flanagan, of Gainesville; Haeward and Dollie Flanagan, of Gainesville; grandchildren, Nicholas Hicks, Nathan Hicks, step-grandchildren, Dylan Jackson and Sarah Jackson. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Yonah Memorial Gardens in Demorest, Georgia with Rev. Gary Hefner officating. 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 the Yonah Memorial Gardens at 255 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-8599