Cynthia Denise Carey

Cynthia "Denise" Carey, age 65, of Cumming, Georgia formerly of Habersham County, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Ms. Carey was born on November 21, 1960 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late Wilford Lewallen and Leasie Yvonne McDuffie Whitmire.

Denise Carey was a loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, known affectionately as “Nana,” and a beloved sister. Denise had a passion for crafting and enjoyed sharing her talents with others. She was a member of the Sunset Quilting Guild of Cumming, where she enjoyed quilting and crocheting and crocheted hats for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and making ICU blankets for Northside Hospital. Through these thoughtful gifts, Denise brought comfort and care to people she may never have even met. She was also a member of the Yonah Pickers, a dulcimer group, where she enjoyed making music and spending time with others who shared her love of the instrument.

Above all, Denise treasured her family. As a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and sister, she created memories that will be held close by those who loved her. Her gentle spirit, generous heart, creative hands, and love for others will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Brandon and Susanna Carey, of Cumming; Ron and Kathy Carey, of Baldwin; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Tracy Lewallen, of Baldwin; grandchildren, Joey and Alissa Carey; Elizabeth Carey; great-grandchildren, Warren Carey, Zachary Carey, and Danika Carey; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request the option for donations to be made to Sunset Quilting Guild of Cumming, contact: robertbrandoncarey@gmail.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-7123.