She was born in Maryland on September 6, 1927, to Charles and Florence Jones.
Mrs. Palmer was a deeply devoted wife, and was married for almost 60 years to her husband, Jack Palmer. She loved to play bridge and golf, and was a physical education teacher for many years. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother by her family, and a deeply devoted member of her Sunday School class as First United Methodist Church in Athens.
A graveside service will be at 2pm on Sunday February 5th, at Roselawn Cemetery, with Rev. Kenny Baskins officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Thames (Boyd); grandchildren, Catherine Thames McKinney (Brett) and Boyd Mason Thames, Jr.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Jack; parents, Charles Jones and Jim & Florence McCann; and several brothers and sisters.