Malaina Claire Nasworthy

Malaina Claire Nasworthy, 18, of Twin City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital.

Malaina was born September 9, 2004, to Jeremy and Ashley Nasworthy. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Pete McKenzie, and her uncle, Allen Nasworthy.

Malaina attended Emanuel County Institute where she would have graduated with honors in 2023.  She was known far and wide for barrel racing on her horse Yogi Bear and show jumping on her horses Apache and Shady.  Malaina always had a desire to rescue horses.  She was an amazing artist and loved drawing and painting.  Malaina recently placed first in the Emanuel Arts Council Art Block contest.  She loved Halloween and dressing up in costumes.  She was a member of Union Grove United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her parents, Jeremy and Ashley Nasworthy; brother, Landon Nasworthy; paternal grandparents, Chris and Pam Carr, Lyn Nasworthy and Reba Tankersley; maternal grandmother, Debra McKenzie; several other family members and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2022, in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Billy Brinson and Reverend Randy Carnley officiating.

Interment will follow in Coleman Cemetery in Twin City.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Gabe Lee, Gavin Edenfield, Charlie Hadden, Brandon Hadden, Travis Chance, Drake Oglesby, and Dilan Oglesby.

Honorary pallbearers will be all of her Cowgirl friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UGA Veterinary teaching hospital at 2200 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30602.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Malaina Claire Nasworthy, 18, of Twin City.