Watkinsville - Willie Sherrill Oaks, 100, wife of the late Grady A. Oaks, died Friday, March 10, 2006 at Mulberry Grove Assisted Living, Statham, GA.
Born in Cleburne County, AL, she was the daughter of the late Cicero Bright and Lovie Cooke Sherrill. She was a founding member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church where she was very active with Sunday School and various church boards. Willie was one of the founders of the Oconee County Library, member of the Garden Club, and was the oldest living member of the Georgia 4-H.
Survivors include her son; David (his late wife Bunky Bowden) Oaks of Kingsport, TN, OíJoy Oaks Mays of Watkinsville, grandchildren; Leslie (Roy) Sisiam, Trey Phillips, David ìBoî Oaks, and great grandchildren; Joseph Sisiam, David Sisiam, and Kendall Phillips.
Funeral services will private.
The family has requested in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Watkinsville First United Methodist Church or to the Oconee County Library.
Lord & Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.