Louise Neligan

Louise Neligan obituary, Ellijay, GA

Louise Neligan

Louise Neligan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bernhardt Funeral Home - Ellijay on Dec. 14, 2025.
Therese Louise Neligan, 88, of Ellijay, GA passed away December 13, 2025. She was born July 16, 1937, in Chattanooga, TN, to the late Nicholas and Ann Stolpmann Neligan.

Louise attended Notre Dame High School and the University of TN at Chattanooga. She worked as a medical technician at Erlanger Hospital for over 40 years. She moved to Ellijay in 2019 and lived with her sister, Mary Ellen "Bunny" West. She was a faithful member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church, Ellijay.

Her brother, Nicholas Neligan, her sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Neligan, and her brother-in-law, Vernon West, preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved sister, Bunny West.

Louise was known for her generosity and kindness to others, and her keen sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

The family would like to express our gratitude to Jennifer Vick and Melissa Fowler (Compassus Hospice), and to special friend and caregiver, Carolyn Neely, for their loving care and compassion.

Mrs. Neligan will be interred in the East Ellijay Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bernhardt Funeral Home of Ellijay, GA is entrusted with these arrangements.

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