Jolita Violet Churchill

Jolita Violet Churchill went to be with the Lord on March 10,2017. She was married to Dale William Churchill for 41 years before his death in 1999. Born July 9,1939 in Washburn, Maine to Fred and Bertha Humphrey. Jolita was proceeded in death by her parents Fred and Bertha Humphrey, brothers Keith Humphrey , Timothy Humphrey, her sons, Max John Churchill and Matthew James Churchill. She is survived by her sister Nanilee Humphrey Buckingham and two sons, Mark Jay Churchill, and Mitchael Jerome Churchill (wife Glenda) grandchildren , Tony Churchill, Elizabeth Churchill Baird, Zachary Churchill, Travis Churchill, and Joseph Driggers, and countless others who called her "Grandma". She had 9 great grandchildren, Ashland, Ricki, Abigail, Laila, Harrisyn, Jayke, Charlee, Wyatt, and Kennedy.

Jolita resided in Barrow County, Georgia for the past 37 years and worked at Walmart in Winder for the last 33. Her joys in life other than her family were to travel and be adventurous as part of the" Golden Girls of Wal Mart," enjoying sights and adventures from Florida to Savannah to Maine; she loved attending hockey games for the local team; as well as shopping for all sorts of knick knacks and collecting stuffed raccoons.

Jolita also greatly enjoyed being active in a wide range of community projects. She served on the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors for several years, and was passionate in working with the Winder Peace Place, Inc., an organization that provided shelter and assistance to victims of domestic violence. Other volunteer projects she participated in were the Auburn Library, fundraisers held by her employer, and almost any other need or project that came her way from mentoring young girls to providing transportation and errand assistance to the elderly. She also held a deep commitment to both the Barrow County Schools mentoring and business partner program - a relationship that took place for more than 20 years - and providing assistance to the school system for needs such as pencils, crayons and more through Walmart, much in part to her influence.

Many words can be used to describe Jolita and her life, with the most prevalent words being passionate, positive, encouraging, friendly, generous, dedicated and loyal. Her joy in helping others will remain well-known through her family and friends.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations made in her honor to The Boys and Girls Club in Winder or Peace Place in Winder.

Smith Funeral Home of Winder, Georgia is in charge of handling the funeral arrangements. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5pm-8pm. The funeral service will be Tuesday the 14th at 4pm officiated by Rev. Spencer Breedlove.