Rachel Faye Harden, 82, of Folkston, GA passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 16, 2025. She was born in Hickox, GA on October 9, 1942, to the late J.D. Hickox and Delia Strickland Hickox. She was a member of Folkston Church of God. Faye loved family, flowers and most of all God. She worked at and later owned Mizell’s House of Flowers for over 30 years. She loved children and babysat for many years. Over the years, Faye served in many positions in the church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years: George Oren Harden; and sisters: Betty Taylor and Alice Thompson.
She is survived by her daughters: Devon Harden and Twylia Harden; daughters-in-love: Betty Phillips (Robert), Caiti Rhoden and Glenda Proctor (David); grandchildren-in-love: Hank Pafford (Ashely), Hannah Chancey (Kyle), Donovan Chancey, Donna Williams (Luke) and Sophia Cribb; great-grands: Avery Pafford, Johnse Pafford, Haylen Chancey, Rylen Woodcock, Kaylen Chancey and River Williams; sister: Lynette Bryant (Wayne); brother-in-law: Don Thompson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives that loved and adored her.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Folkston Church of God. A service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Folkston Church of God. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hank Pafford, Luke Williams, Kyle Chancey, Art Cribb, Kevin Bryant and Arliss Carter.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harden Family.
526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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