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Lena Mae Nathaniel, affectionately known as Mama Lena, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. Born in Faceville-Attapulgas, Georgia, in 1926, she attended the local public schools before moving to Macon, Georgia, to study at Ballard Hudson High School. Lena was first married to John Ford, with whom she had a son, William Ford. However, after their divorce and during World War II, she met and married Joseph E. Nathaniel, and together they had five …

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Wake Service: Friday, 6:00–8:00 PM Hicks Funeral Home Chapel, Macon, GA Rev. Dr. Diana L Hart, Officiant Graveside Service: Saturday, 1:00 PM Bouie-Wilson Cemetery, Faceville/Attapulgus, GA Rev. Milton Denmark, Officiating The family may be contacted at 4605 Savage Creek Drive, Macon, GA. Friends and family are welcome to visit Thursday 1-8 and Friday Arrangements entrusted to Hicks & Sons Funeral Home.

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Miss you mama.  Saw a red cardinal today-immediately thought o you.
Miss you mama.  Saw a red cardinal today-immediately thought o you.
Miss you mama.  Saw a red cardinal today-immediately thought o y…
Sorry for loss, praying for strength and comfort.  
Sorry for loss, praying for strength and comfort.  
Sorry for loss, praying for strength and comfort.  

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Born

November 20th, 1926
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Passed away

October 31st, 2025
Macon, GA

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Lena "Mama Lena" Nathaniel