Emily Hall Obituary
Mary Emily Sewell Hall, age 80, a resident of Lavonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Haven Memory Care in Athens.
Born on January 23, 1945, in Stephens County, Emily was the daughter of the late Hugh Charles Sewell and Helen Inez Sadler Sewell. She was also the wife of 58 years to the late Larry O’Neal Hall. Preceding her in death were her brother, David Sewell, and her daughter-in-law, Katherine Hall.
Emily was a proud graduate of Lavonia High School and a member of the Lavonia First Baptist Church. She retired from Ross Controls after many years of service. She loved animals, especially dogs, and loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons, Scott Hall and Charlie (Lee) Hall; her grandchildren, Peyton (Justin) Bacus, Callie Hall, and Annabel Hall; and her great-grandson, Bennett Bacus.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 at the funeral home chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the service. In accordance with her wishes, Emily was cremated.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, honoring Emily's love for animals.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
355 Bear Creek Road, Lavonia, GA 30553
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