Shirley G. Panter

Mrs. Shirley G. Panter, age 73, of McCaysville, GA, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, GA. She was born Monday, May 6, 1935 in Bradley Co. TN to Rev. Ernest German and the late Gladys Beatty German. Shirley was a member of the First Baptist Church McCaysville/Copperhill and had retired from United Community Bank. She was preceded in death by mother, Gladys Beatty German.

Survivors include: husband, Edward Panter; father & step mother, Rev. Ernest & Thelma German of McCaysville; son & daughter-in-law, Eddie & Gwen Panter of Blue Ridge; son & daughter-in-law, Greg & Judy Panter of McCaysville; sister, Jo Ann Clifford of Chattanooga, TN; sister & brother in law, Barbara & Ronnie Kimsey of Epworth; granddaughter & husband, Kristin & James Allen; grandson & wife, Chad & Megan Panter; granddaughter, Kellie Panter; grandson, Tyler Akers; grandson, Colby Panter; great-granddaughter, Lola Panter and nieces and nepews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 3:00PM from the First Baptist McCaysville Copperhill with the Reverend Delmar Davenport and Reverend Daniel Postell officiating. She will lie in-state from 2:00 pm until time of service. Music will be provided by Harry and Katie Gilbert ,and Garnett Webb. Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are: Chad Panter, Colby Panter, Tyler Akers, James Allen, Darion Rose, Anthony Rose. Honorary pallbearers include: Friends and Employes and former employes of United Community Bank and, The Home Bank.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from Saturday, December 20, 6-9 PM at the funeral home.

The Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.