Grace H. Jernigan

Grace H. Jernigan, 86, of Forsyth, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Forsyth, Ga.

Mrs. Jernigan was born in Jacksonville, Fla. on March 10, 1925.  She earned a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Louisiana State University, worked as a registered nurse and taught nursing at Lake City Junior College. She also earned a Master’s degree in Religious Education from Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Mrs. Jernigan was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Jernigan.

Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Jernigan of Tampa, Fla.; sons, Carl Jernigan of Alachua, Fla., Robert Jernigan of Alachua, Fla., Tommy Jernigan of Forsyth, Ga., and Paul Jernigan of Tallahassee, Fla.; her brother, Russell D. Horn, Sr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

A visitation was held at Milam Funeral Home on Saturday, June 4, 2011, with graveside services following at Newnansville Cemetery in Alachua, Fla.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to United Hospice, 2484 Ingleside Avenue, Building - B  Macon, GA 31204.

Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, Gainesville, FL.