Nora Levada Palmer

Nora Levada Eller Palmer, 80, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by the love of her family.

Nora was born April 14, 1945, to Margaret and Theodore McKinley "Mack" Eller and spent her life rooted in the mountains and community she loved. She graduated from North Habersham High School and later attended Piedmont College. Nora was known for her gentle spirit, strong faith, and the caring way she looked after others. Taking care of family was simply who she was.

She devoted herself to her husband, Howard, faithfully caring for him during his long illness, and she continued that same steady love with her children and grandchildren. Nora found joy in her garden and flowers, but her greatest happiness came from time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her home was always a place of comfort, kindness, and welcome.

Survivors include her son, Bruce Palmer, of Mt. Airy; sisters, Sarah Eller, of Clarkesville; Stella Ward, of Clarkesville; brother, Horace Eller, of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Mack, Eric, Nathan, James, Stacy, Lisa, Chauncey, Shane, Brett, Trina, Marsha, Billy, Pam; several great-grandchildren as well as great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard Palmer; step-sons and their spouses, Robert Palmer, Clyde and Judy Palmer, William "Billy" and Betty Jean Palmer; brother, Lawrence Eller; sister-in-law, Nedra Eller; and grandson, Bobby.

Nora will be remembered for her quiet strength, her kindness, and the love she gave so freely to her family. She leaves behind a legacy of devotion and care that will continue through the generations she helped raise.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Franklin as well as family and friends officiating. A Private Family Inurnment will be held at the VFW Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the funeral home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VFW Post 7720 Building Fund, 174 Cornelia Crossing Shopping Center, Cornelia, Georgia 30531

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