Lucile Hilton Redding, 97, Former Douglas County Sheriff

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Former Douglas County sheriff Lucile Redding, the first woman sheriff in Georgia, passed away Sunday at the age of 97.

The sheriff’s office shared the news of Redding’s death on Facebook.

Redding served as sheriff from 1963-1965 after the death of her husband, former sheriff Otis “Monk” Redding.

Visitation is 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Villa Rica. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Villa Rica, with Dr. Kevin Williams and Dr. Billy Godwin officiating.

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According to her obituary posted on Tributes.com, Lucile Hilton Redding became sheriff following the death of her husband in 1963. She was appointed to the position, then won a special election, becoming Georgia’s first female sheriff. Known as “Granny Red,” she also owned the Rock Inn Cafe, a family-owned restaurant in Winston from 1946-2006.

She was the mother of two, grandmother of six, great-grandmother of 10, and great-great-grandmother of two

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to First Baptist Church of Villa Rica or the Christian Baptist Ministry at the First Baptist Church, 1483 Highway 78 West, Villa Rica, Georgia 30180.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Villa Rica is in charge of arrangements. 770-459-3694

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