Juanita Marie Colbert

Juanita Marie Colbert, age 85, of Alto, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Ms. Colbert was born on November 22, 1940 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late Dennis and Dora Bice Colbert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Dennis Earl and Jimmie Colbert; half-sister, Neva Jean Rini.

Juanita had retired from Mt. Vernon Mills following many years of service. She was an avid lover of all animals and old cars, winning several awards for her Chevy Nova. Juanita attended BC Grant Baptist Church and will be remembered for being such a strong woman throughout her life.

Survivors include her niece, Rose Bramlett, of Alto; great-niece, Casey Bramlett, of Alto; great-great nephew, Judd Bramlett; nephew and spouse, Anthony and Teresa Colbert, of Cornelia; great-nephew and spouse, Derrick and Erin Colbert; great-great nephews, Bennett, Bryant, and Carter; great-nephew, Zachary Colbert and fiancé, Phoenix; cousins, Mildred Lathan, of Cornelia; and Donna Shirley, of Cornelia.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Habersham County Animal Shelter, 4231 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700