Mrs. Jean Phillips Brogdon, “MeMa” age 78, of Lyons, died Friday morning, May 29, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Brogdon was born in Pearson, Georgia, but moved to Lyons as a young child where she spent most of her adult life. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Georgia Southern and attended Valdosta State University. She was crowned Miss Valdosta in 1960. She was a beloved English teacher who was in the classroom thirty years and is remembered affectionately by her students and peers. She was the only child of the late E.J. and Doris Phillips. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lyons, the John Durst Sunday School Class, the Retired Teachers Association, Kappa Delta Sorority, and the “YaYa Sisterhood”, a group of her beloved classmates.
Mrs. Brogdon is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Frederick Wade Brogdon, Sr.; two daughters, Beth NeSmith and husband Willis, Laura Toole and husband Danny; one son, Frederick Wade Brodgon, Jr. and wife Melody all of Lyons. She had seven grandchildren, Daniel NeSmith and wife Brandy of Watkinsville, Will NeSmith and Sam NeSmith of Lyons, Caroline Alexander Horne and husband Kevin of Jacksonville, Florida, Frankie Toole, Calista Brogdon, and Chason Brogdon all Lyons; two bonus grandchildren, Wesley Toole and wife Brandy of Lyons, and Torrey Patterson of Tennessee; and two super-energetic great-grandsons, Micah and Jay NeSmith of Watkinsville.
A graveside funeral service will be held Sunday, June 1st, at 4:30 p.m. in the Lyons City Cemetery with Daniel NeSmith officiating.
Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
