Leila Thomas Malcom

Leila Thomas Malcom obituary, Conyers, GA

Leila Thomas Malcom

Leila Malcom Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Scot Ward Funeral Services - Conyers on Mar. 10, 2025.

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Leila Thomas Malcom, age 86 of Ellijay, died Thursday, March 6, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Washington Malcom; parents, Fred Elmer and Nannie Thomas; siblings, Hayden Thomas, Wilma Thomas Miller, Ralph Thomas, Fred Thomas, Jr. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Jane Malcom, Duane and Karen Malcom; grandchildren, Mindy and Mark McGee, Christi and Brent Ward, Kevin and Abigail Malcom, Ashley and Adam Lee; great-grandchildren, Brynlee, CeCe, Caroline, Emersyn, Dave and Emily. Leila was a lifelong member of Glenwood Hills Baptist Church, before continuing her serving of God at Rockdale Baptist Church. She was a bookkeeper at both churches, and was a part of Senior Choir at Rockdale Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Scot Ward's Green Meadow Chapel with Dr. Billy Moss and Dwayne Jones officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Condolences may be submitted online at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.

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