Sally Corbitt Deems

January 3, 1928 - December 31, 2020

Ms. Sally Corbitt Deems, age 92 of Douglas, passed away Thursday morning, December 31, 2020 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Deems was born January 3, 1928 to the late Oliver Corbitt and the late Lillie Batten Corbitt. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Deems; a son, Bobby Deems and a grandson, Lance Skipper. Ms. Deems, a native of Coffee County, was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include: 3 Children: Johnny Deems and wife Michelle of Douglas, GA Oliver “Dinky” Deems and wife Sue of Douglas, GA Sharon Skipper and husband William of Marietta, GA 10 Grandchildren: Jennifer Kirkland and husband Scott of Douglas, GA Jason Deems and wife Deanna of Monticello, GA Heather Wilkes and husband Ted of Douglas, GA Levi Skipper and wife Christa of Lula, GA Jeremy Deems and wife Alisha of Chelsea, AL Joey Pawlik and husband Ray of Douglas, GA Candice White and husband Wesley of Acworth, GA Jessie Spivey and husband Marshall of Douglas, GA John Deems and wife Brooke of Douglas, GA Jarred Deems and wife Jessica of Jacksonville, FL 26 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Many Friends The graveside service and interment will be Sunday afternoon, January 3, 2021 at Douglas City Cemetery at 2:00 PM with Dr. Levi Skipper officiating. Active Pallbearers for the service will be: Jason Deems, Jeremy Deems, John Deems, Ray Pawlik, Scott Kirkland, Ted Wilkes, Jarred Deems, Marshall Spivey and Wesley White Please Note: Due to COVID-19, attendees are asked to observe six foot social distancing at visitation, the graveside service and interment. Please wear your mask for safety precautions and in accordance with CDC guidelines. We do not furnish masks. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.