Imogene Miller Lord

Imogene Miller Lord of Madison passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the wonderful age of 103.  She was born to the late Ruby and Joseph Miller on May 4, 1921. Imogene went by many names such as Ms Ima, Aunt Immie, but the most beloved names were Mama and Mema.

Imogene’s occupation was homemaker and seamstress.  She worked at Morgan Sportswear and then Sweet Orr, Inc until each one closed.  She was 80 years old when she stopped working outside of the home. 

Imogene married Jack Lord on November 25, 1939 and they were blessed with three children: Betty, Jacky, and Ann.  They lived their entire married lives in Morgan County, Georgia. She and Jack were founding members of Faith Baptist Church in Madison and she served as a Sunday School teacher for over 30 years. Throughout her life, she enjoyed camping in the Great Smoky Mountains and spending time with her family. 

Imogene is survived by her daughter, Betty (Gary) Stewart, and her son, Jacky (Debby) Lord.  She had four grandchildren: Darlene (Lance) Alexander, Denise (Andy) Frost, Chad Lord, Tonya (Sean) McMahon.  She also had seven great grandchildren: Kevin (Sidney) Alexander, Kelly (Keith) Pruett, Brantley (Kayla) Frost, Chase McMahon, Garrett Frost, Kaitlyn McMahon, and Sawyer Frost.  Four great-great-grandchildren also had an opportunity to feel her love: Miles, Sam, and Cate Alexander, and Chandler Pruett.  She is also survived by her brother, Roy Miller, and numerous nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Lord, and daughter, Ann Aiken.

Services will be held at A. E. Carter’s Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024.  The family will receive visitors from 12:30 until 2:00 prior to the service. Reverend Wayne Ghann will be in charge of the services and assisted by Reverend Butch Jackson.  The family would like to express their gratitude to Peaceful Purpose Hospice, Lisa Ervin Johnson and Brenda Stewart Goss for their care and their respect during the last year. 

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