Ima Lemuel Waldrop

Ima Lemuel Waldrop, age 95 passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Ima Lemuel (Wilson) Waldrop, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born in Alabama, Ima made Douglas County her home for the majority of her life, where she became a beloved member of the community.

A woman of deep faith and unwavering dedication, Ima was a long-time member of Ephesus Baptist Church, where she faithfully volunteered her time and talents for many years. Her presence and service touched many lives within her church family.

Known for her adventurous spirit and boundless curiosity, Ima loved to travel—both across the United States and internationally. She was always ready for her next journey, often with a suitcase packed and plans in motion. Her love for exploration was matched only by her creativity. She was a talented painter and spent many happy hours with a brush in hand, capturing beauty in her unique way.

Ima also found joy in simple pleasures. She was a proud member of the "Mourning Glories Club," a group of friends who gathered regularly to play dominoes and cards, share stories, and laugh together. During the summers, she took great satisfaction in canning and freezing the fruits of her labor, a tradition that reflected her resourcefulness and love of home.

Her life was rich with love, friendship, and purpose. Ima will be remembered for her kindness, vibrant spirit, and the many ways she made the world a little brighter for those who knew her.

Ima is survived by her children, Michael “Chris” Waldrop and his wife, Sheryl of Winston, GA, and Ima Linda Gantt of Winston, GA; brother, Larry Wilson and his wife, Betty of Winston, GA; grandchildren, Brandi, Blake, Alice, Rebecca, Aimee, Tyler and Kellie; great grandchildren Faith, Memphis, Taylor, Sawyer, Collins, Anna, Charlie, Kinsley and Tucker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Waldrop; brothers, Ed Will Wilson, Jimmy Wilson, and Ted Wilson and son-in-law, Tony Gantt.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Wednesday, May 28, at Ephesus Baptist Church with funeral services beginning at 12:00 pm. Interment at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral service. Whitley Garner at Rosehaven is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements of Ima Lemuel Waldrop.