Georgia Haley Forney

Georgia Haley Forney, born on May 7, 1930, entered eternal rest on April 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Gibbs and Elizabeth Haley. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James C. Forney, who sadly passed away in 1987. She also mourned the loss of her son, James Edward Forney, and two beloved great grandchildren, Daquanya and Keonte Forney.

Georgia devoted much of her professional life to Mountain Projects, where she served on the board and dedicated many years to improving the lives of others. Her compassion extended beyond her career, as she was an active participant in the Foster Grandparent Program through Mountain Projects at the First United Methodist Church for over thirty years. This role allowed her to share her love and nurturing spirit with countless children, leaving a lasting impact on their lives.

As a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and a regular attendee at Jones Temple, Georgia cherished the fellowship and bonds formed with her church community. Her warmth and kindness were evident in all her interactions, and she was known for her unwavering support of her loved ones.

Georgia was particularly proud of her family, which includes her daughter, Patricia Bryson (Dennis), her two sons, Donald Forney and Alvin Forney (Lin), ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, two aunts and three nieces. Her legacy of love and support will continue to resonate through them.

A Home Going will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Waynesville Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be mailed to Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center’s, PO Box 1494, Waynesville, NC 28786.

Georgia Haley Forney's life was a testament to her love for family and her commitment to her community, and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched.

The care of Ms. Forney has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville