Obituary for Dannelle Giddens Golden

DANNELLE “DANNI” GIDDENS GOLDEN, age 77, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at her residence.

  A private family graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at Orphans Cemetery, with Father Jude Shayo officiating.

 Ms. Golden was born in Eastman and was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church. She was a 1961 Graduate of Dodge County High School and received a B.S. Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University. She was a dedicated educator for over 30 years who spent most of her teaching career in the Dodge County Schools teaching 8th Grade Science. After retirement she pursued many hobbies such as nature photography, extensive travels in the United States and Canada and enjoyed volunteer work, listening to bluegrass music, and was an avid reader. She was an active member of the Dodge County Hospital Auxiliary for many years and found much joy being a Pink Lady. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister and was affectionately known as “Danni” to her family and friends. Dannelle was the daughter of the late Mildred Laurene Giddens and Abner Lewis Giddens and was preceded in death by a Brother-in-law, Sammy H. Edge, Sr..

 She is survived by her children – Will Glass (Jennifer) of Bonaire and Edie Steinmann (Randy) of Eastman; 5 Grandchildren – Morgan Komlo (Zachary), Jared Lyon (Christy), Elliot Steinmann, Sylvie Steinmann, and Millie Steinmann; 2 Great-Grandchildren – Ronan Komlo and Liam Lyon; 4 Siblings – Madgalina West (Darrell) of Statesboro, Anthony Giddens (Jane) of Eastman, Carminta Edge of Eastman, and Cindi Lundy (Bill) of Milledgeville; Several Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the Golden Residence, 96 Abner Giddens Lane, Eastman and request contributions in lieu of flowers to The Dodge County Hospital Auxiliary, 901 Griffin Avenue, Eastman, GA 31023 or The Christian Life Center, 307 King Street, Eastman, GA 31023.