Emilie Sandra Dunagan Deal Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Emilie Sandra Dunagan Deal of Demorest, Georgia, born in Gainesville, Georgia, who passed away at the age of 80, on August 23, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emilie Sandra Dunagan Deal to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Jeter and Ida Lou Waldrep Dunagan. She is survived by: her husband Governor Nathan Deal; her son Jason; her daughter-in-law Denise Deal of Gainesville; her daughters, Mary Emily Deal of Atlanta and Carrie Deal; her son-in-law Clint Wilder of Rome; her daughter Katie Deal; her son-in-law Sam Comeau of Demorest; her grandchildren, Fallin Deal, Rosemily O'Bradovich, Noah Deal, Dawson Deal, Cordelia O'Bradovich and Ethan Wilder; her sister Brenda Dunagan; her brother-in-law Frank Sims of Clermont; her brothers, Michael Dunagan of Cornelia and William Bradley; and her sister-in-law Mary Grant Dunagan of Rome. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages honoring First Lady Deal by supporting The Deal Foundation. The Foundation will continue her commitment to spreading the importance of lifelong learning and community leadership through scholarships, book distribution, and literacy programs.
