Mrs. Lavonda "Sue" Gill Austin, age 70, of Dalton, GA, departed this life, Friday July 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Lavonda was born February 17, 1946 in Dalton, GA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Jesse Lee Locke and Esther Louis Rymer Locke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Talley Gill; daughter, Nancy Gill; brothers, LeRoy Locke, Gary Locke and Bobby Locke; sisters, Jean Burns, Betty Jackson and Deborah Price. Lavonda was a member of Gospel Light Tabernacle. She was a hard worker and very strong willed person.

Mrs. Lavonda "Sue" Gill Austin is survived by her children; Evans Lawson Jr, , Jeffery Gill, both of Dalton, GA, Johnny and Betty Lawson of Cohutta, GA, Billy and Stephanie Gill of Ellijay, GA, David and Samantha Gill of Resaca, GA, Tammy Burns of Calhoun, GA Martha Watson of Chatsworth, GA, Denise and Erve McConnell of Dalton, GA, Christy and Daniel Meador of Dalton, GA; brother, Thomas and Jeanette Locke of Dalton, GA, Roger and Sarah Locke of Dalton, GA; brother-in-law, Tommy Price of Chatsworth, GA; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Lavonda "Sue: Gill Austin, will be held, 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2016 from Ponders Melrose Chapel, with Rev. James Whaley officiating.

Inurnment service will be held, Tuesday July 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Chandler Cemetery, Calhoun, GA.

The family will receive friends Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., from Ponders Melrose Chapel.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements will be announced by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002