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Whitfield Funeral Homes and Crematory - North Chapel - DemorestLoretta Jean Henderson Paul, age 86, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Mrs. Paul was born on September 19, 1939 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late John Conley Henderson and the late Margaret Murray Henderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Thomas Henderson; and her husband, Gilbert Hildon Paul, Sr.
Survivors include her four children, Debra Seale, of Baldwin; Gilbert Hildon Paul, Jr, of Demorest; Margaret McKinnes, of Lawrenceville; Tina Craig, of Cornelia; and their families.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Pastor James Jenkins, Rev. Terry Rice, and family officiating.
Written Condolences may be sent to her daughter, Tina Craig, 133 Chase Oaks Drive, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
In lieu of flowers, please help someone in need without expecting anything in return.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
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