Mrs. Mary Lou Schrader, age 79, of Menlo, GA, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd-Chattooga.

Mrs. Schrader was born May 4, 1945, in LaFayette, GA, daughter of the late Charles W. Smith and Velma L. Mann Smith.  She was a member of Chelsea Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Bigelow-Sanford.  Mrs. Schrader enjoyed quilting, sewing, and reading.   She loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, visiting with others, and spending time at the beach.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schrader was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Schrader; a brother, Ronald Smith; and sister, Susie Ballinger.

Survivors include her sons, Michael (Starla) Schrader, Timothy Schrader; daughter, Charlotte (Rusty) Gill; brothers, Walter Smith, Bobby (Rhonda) Smith; sisters, Ruth Barrett, Mamie (Rick) Abernathy; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Smith officiating.  Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Zachary Gill, Mason Schrader, Chris Walsh, Glenn Ballinger, Greg Barrett, and Mark Schrader.

Mrs. Schrader will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Tuesday.