Jeanette Tomlin Free of Mountain City, Georgia passed away at her home on May 20, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born in Clayton, Georgia on May 16, 1936 to Hershel and Elizabeth Tomlin and remained a lifelong resident of Rabun County. 

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 72 years, Cecil Free; and brothers, William and Tommy Tomlin.

Jeanette is survived by her daughter Anne Rickman (Claude), Rabun Gap, GA:  son Jim Free (Jodi), Cary, NC; brother Bob Tomlin (Ann), Clarkesville, GA; aunt Betty Brooks, Rabun Gap, GA. Grandchildren:  Ashleigh (Jordan) Green, Clayton, GA; Anna Cole Wylie (Tyler)), Clayton, GA; Daniel and Riley Free, Cary, NC; Ethan Cockerham, Cary, NC; Zack (Brittany) Cockerham, Wilmington, NC. Great-grandchildren:  Sydney, Adelaide, Ansley Green; Grayson and Shelby Cockerham.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church, 8397 Wolffork Road, Rabun Gap, Ga followed by a time of visitation.

Interment will be at Pickett Cemetery in Clayton, GA.

The family wishes to express their love and appreciation to our beloved June Littrell who has cared for our parents for many years.  We would also like to thank the following: Janine Horner and Vondorous Jack (caregivers), Dr. Edward Frederickson and staff at Highlands Internal Medicine, U-Sav-It pharmacists and staff, NGMC Hospice, Beck Funeral Home, Rev. Don Barber, Rev. Dr. Tom Leland, Rev. Dr. John Wyatt, Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church, and the many friends and family members who have prayed for and supported the family. 

In lieu of flowers please consider supporting the Pickett Cemetery Fund % Lisa Bonnet, 33 Pleasant Hill Lane, Clayton, GA  30525 or Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 333, Rabun Gap, GA 30568.                                                                                             

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Jeanette Tomlin Free. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.