Cathy Hamric Nelson

Cathy Hamric Nelson, age 67, of Demorest, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 6, 2026. 

Born on November 29, 1958, in Leesburg, Florida, Cathy was a beloved daughter of the late Royce “Bud” Hamric and Imogene Baker Hamric. Cathy lived a life defined by faith, service, and deep love for her family. She and David spent the first few years of their marriage traveling during his service in the United States Navy. Those years were filled with adventure, resilience, and countless memories that shaped a lifetime together. They welcomed their two daughters and built their lives around showing them what it was to be loved and to serve Christ. They instilled the importance of family by staying close and having weekly dinners with her parents and sister’s family. A passionate educator, Cathy dedicated more than 32 years of faithful service to the Habersham County School System, where she touched the lives of countless students as both a teacher and a literacy specialist. Even after retirement, her heart for children and learning drew her back into the classroom, where she lovingly served as a preschool teacher at Level Grove Baptist Church for several years.

Cathy was a faithful member of The River Church in Alto, where she was actively involved and served as a leader in the women’s ministry. Her vivacious spirit, wisdom, and encouragement were a blessing to many. Above all else, Cathy cherished her family. She thrived when her daughters had their children and fully embraced the role of “MiMi”. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy and her most precious treasure. She poured endless love into them and found delight in every moment shared with them.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, David Michael Nelson; daughters and sons-in-law, Ashley Nelson Gurley (Adam) and Sammi Nelson Humphrys (Shawn); grandchildren, Evelyn and Henry Humphrys, DJ and Tennyson Gurley; sister and brother-in-law, Karen Hamric Tench (Greg); nephews, Josh and Lacey Tench, and Jake Tench; niece, Jessi Tench and her fiancé, McCoy Savage; her beloved furbaby, Dooley; along with many other relatives and a host of dear friends.

Homegoing Celebration Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at The River Church in Alto. Cathy’s wishes were to be cremated following the service.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 09, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to The River Christian School by visiting https://subsplash.com/u/-B7W9ZP/give?frequency=once&next_process_date=02/06/2026&fund_id=f673c295-d4ad-4765-a36a-be6b9fd3b647

An online guest registry is available for the Nelson family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668), is in charge of arrangements.