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Betty Hyatt Green (May 14, 1933 – September 6, 2019)

Betty Hyatt Green (May 14, 1933 – September 6, 2019)
May 14, 2023 by FRIENDS OF HISTORIC WOOLSEY
Friends of Historic Woolsey Lovingly Remembers Betty Hyatt Green on her birthday and on Mother's Day!

A Special Day at Woolsey Baptist Church

A Special Day at Woolsey Baptist Church
Apr 10, 2023 by Richard McLean
The date was 20 March 1992, I was at Woolsey Baptist Church presiding over the interment of my brother-in-law William Wesley (Budd) Blum.

Historic Woolsey Cemetery Victorian Cemeteries

Historic Woolsey Cemetery Victorian Cemeteries
Feb 15, 2023 by Richard Waterhouse

Cemeteries throughout the United States that were founded during the Victorian Period (1837-1901) were highly influenced by Victorian Symbols. Historic Woolsey Cemetery has several wonderful examples.

No One Who is Remembered Is Ever Truly Gone

No One Who is Remembered Is Ever Truly Gone
Feb 12, 2023 by Marlene Wagman-Geller
Let’s remember that epitaphs are a way of saying that no one who is remembered is ever truly gone.

Friends of Historic Woolsey Lovingly Remembers Gerald B. Woolsey (1937 – 2022)

Friends of Historic Woolsey Lovingly Remembers Gerald B. Woolsey (1937 – 2022)
Dec 19, 2022 by FRIENDS OF HISTORIC WOOLSEY
Please join us in celebrating the life of Gerald Bruce Woolsey (August 16, 1937  –  December 16, 2022). 

Celebrating the Life and Contributions of Linda Blum-Barton (1956 – 2022)

Celebrating the Life and Contributions of Linda Blum-Barton (1956 – 2022)
Dec 06, 2022 by FRIENDS OF HISTORIC WOOLSEY
Please join us in celebrating the life of Linda Blum-Barton (November 20, 1956  –  November 28, 2022).  

Remembering Stella Gay Woolsey (1856 – 1922): A Pillar of Her Community

Remembering Stella Gay Woolsey (1856 – 1922): A Pillar of Her Community
Dec 01, 2022 by FRIENDS OF HISTORIC WOOLSEY
Stella Gay Woolsey, a name that resonated profoundly with the people of Fayette County, Georgia, was not just a woman of her time, but she was also a beacon of love, strength, and kindness.

The Life and Legacy of Ferrol Aubrey Sams Jr. (1922 – 2013): A Southern Literary Icon

Nov 27, 2022 by FRIENDS OF HISTORIC WOOLSEY
Friends of Historic Woolsey Lovingly Remembers Dr. Ferrol Sams

Preserving History: The Stories and Legacy of Woolsey, Georgia

Preserving History: The Stories and Legacy of Woolsey, Georgia
Nov 20, 2022 by Jamie W. Lovett
Stories are an integral part of history; they teach, inspire, motivate, and can even caution. 

Woolsey’s Small Town Heritage

Woolsey’s Small Town Heritage
Nov 17, 2022 by Gary Laggis
We are very excited to learn the heirs of the Reverend, Doctor I. G. Woolsey have decided to bring back to life one of the most notable and historic structures in our town.