Photo courtesy of J.W. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. - Cordele
Sep 19, 1957 - Jan 16, 2026
ours condolences to the pope family,may GOD continue to bless
silas and doretha dowdell
February 02, 2026 | Desoto, GA | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Johnny Jordan
January 25, 2026 | Martinez, GA | Acquaintance
Nadine touched so many lives in the very best way. I'm grateful I got the chance to know her. Sending our deepest sympathy. Sherrand Ingram Manigault and family.
Sherrand Manigault
January 25, 2026 | Upper Marlboro, MD | Friend
Nadine was beautiful inside and out, a true gem. With deepest sympathy my thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you find peace and comfort in your memories.
Shirley Hall Brantley
January 24, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
With Deepest Sympathy to the Pope Family ~ Wherever a beautiful soul like Nadine has been there is a trail of beautiful memories. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I send my heartfelt and deepest condolences for your loss.
Elder Paul and Crystal D Goldsmith, Jr
January 23, 2026 | Moss Point, MS | Friend
May her Light & Legacy inspire the community of Sumter County (Americus) to create a POSITIVE and necessitated change to love DEEPER, live more PURPOSEFULLY, and judge LESS for this generation and future generations to come. May God's covering seal the Family in a manner that cannot be penetrated, as they begin the journey of their new normal.
Malika Jones
January 23, 2026 | Acquaintance
From the family of the late Ms. Lady B Sims "Nadine will always be in our hearts." Sending Praying for the family.
Ruby Wilson
January 23, 2026 | Americus, GA | Neighbor
Sending our love, prayers, and deepest condolences to the family during this time of bereavement.
Brandon Simpson
January 23, 2026 | Houston, TX | Acquaintance
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Cynthia Raines
January 23, 2026 | MONTEZUMA, GA
Ms. Nadine Pope of 132 North Village Drive, Americus, Georgia, died Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Americus, Georgia.
The funeral service will be held Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00 Noon in the sanctuary of Friendship Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia. The burial will follow at Staley Memorial Garden in Americus, Georgia.
Nadine Pope was born September 19, 1957, to the late Lenton Pope, Sr., and Doris Thomas Pope in Americus, Georgia.
At an early age, she confessed Christ as her personal savior and was a long-time member of Saint Paul AME Church in Smithville, Georgia. She later joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia, where she served as a faithful and dedicated member, with a multitude of responsibilities, including Head of the Media Team and Event Coordinator.
Nadine graduated from Plains High School in 1975. After graduation, she earned her diploma in Commercial and Industrial Photography from South Georgia Technical College in 1991 and opened her own photography business.
She had a career at Weyerhauser before health challenges made her take a new path in life. She is mostly known for her entrepreneurship. A talented photographer and event coordinator, she created Artistic Photography and has taken thousands of pictures throughout her career. Not only has she captured many personal moments for people, including weddings, graduations, and family reunions, but also many historical moments in Americus & Sumter County. Having her own photography business allowed her the opportunity to provide many community-based services.
Nadine served on several boards and committees. She was a part the Board of Americus Downtown Holdings as their secretary, Chair of Family Patient Advisory Committee at Phoebe Sumter, dedicated member of Sisters In Service, Board Member of Golden Heart Foundation, Member and Past President of American Legion Auxiliary Post 558, Board Member of Life Transformation Ministry, and Member of MLK Celebration Committee. She also serves as a valued member of her nephew Leonard Pope’s CHAMP Foundation.
Nadine has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including: 2015 NAACP President's Award, Appreciation Award from Golden Heart Foundation, proclamation and key to the City of Americus in February 2018, and honored by the Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter) as a Community Trailblazer.
On November 1, 2025, the Honorable Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., United States Representative for the Second Congressional District of Georgia, proclaimed forevermore, that November 1st, would be known as NADINE POPE DAY in the state of Georgia.
Nadine Pope has dedicated her life to serving the Americus & Sumter County community, servant well done.
On the morning of January 16, 2026, our dearly beloved Nadine Pope receive her Godly summons that her earthly works was completed and entered into rest. She was preceded in death by her parents Lenton Pope and Doris Thomas Pope, her son Christopher Michael “Mike” Pope, her brothers Donald Pope and Calvin Pope, her sister Margaret Pope Douglas and her nieces Cheryl Pope and Sheila Freeman.
She leaves to cherish her memories her siblings Leonard Pope Jr, Harold Pope (Sandra) of Americus, GA and Linda Larkins (James) of Albany, GA. Her nieces and nephews that she loved as her own: Timothy Pope, Valerie McGhee (William), Kenyada Barrington (Jessie), Santaro Pope (Brianna), Calvin Pope, Jr., Jennifer Freeman, Brad Harris, Vernessa Pope-Smith, Kelan Pope, Leonard Pope, III (Raquel), Lionel Brown, Yolunda Brown, Chelsy Harris, Brandon Hope, and Anthony Wright. She raised her great niece, Tarvishia “Shay” Walker and great nephew, Nathon Johnson; a host of other great nieces and nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends who she loved dearly.
She also leaves to cherish her unconditional love, her godchildren: Britney James of Montezuma, GA, Ariel McHoney, Atlanta, GA, Mack James, Jr., Los Angles, CA and Tifani Thurman of Fort Knox, KY. Her god-grandchildren: Ava Rae Taylor, Hannah McHoney, and Abigail McHoney. Her devoted friends Geneva Terry and Rethel Yarbrough of Americus, GA and Linda James of Montezuma, GA.
May her memory continue to inspire, and her legacy continues to lead.
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