Sara "Lucy" Louise Marsh Amerson

Mrs. Sara Louise “Lucy” Marsh Amerson, 87, of Swainsboro passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at her residence. She was born on February 18, 1939 in Summertown to the late Arlie Lee Marsh and Sara Rich.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmie Amerson; son, Jimmie Amerson, Jr.; grandson, Joseph Allen Amerson, Jr.; great grandson, Ryker Charles Brinson; brother, Bobby G. Marsh; son-in-law, Billy Brinson, Sr.

Louise "Lucy" Amerson was born at home to Sara and Arlie Marsh on Feb. 18, 1939. She weighed a little over 1 pound & could fit in a shoebox. She graduated high school and thru a friend met Jimmie Anderson whom she married after 6 weeks—much to her momma's dismay. She had 4 children, losing a son when he was only 7 years old.

She worked at Smith-Powell Hospital, Dr. Guzman’s office, and finally worked at home keeping children which was her passion. She started going to Hillcrest Baptist Church in the late 1960s where she grew in faith & servitude. She served faithfully in the nursery for years. She became affectionately known as "MeMa"—not only to her grandchildren but to every child she met.

She loved to bake coconut & pecan pies, loved to cook Wednesday lunch “so the boys would come” and weekday breakfasts. She loved to fish, loved to sew and make baby quilts for about half of Emmanuel County.

She studied the Bible, often writing verses to commit them to memory. She was the most patient, humble, selfless person. While we will miss her here, we rejoice knowing she's with her Lord.

Survivors include her son, Allen Amerson (Becky) of Swainsboro; daughters, Carolyn Brinson, Elizabeth Way (David) both of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Mandy Lively (Billy), Brook Clements (Josh), Billy Brinson, Jr. (Mandi), Joey Amerson (Sierra), Marshall Amerson, Bethany Peterson (Paul), Noah Way (Brianna); great-grandchildren, Maci Mitchell (Rick), Lenox Lively, Sydney Lively, Amelia Grace Clements, Drake Clements, Dawson Clements, Gavrielle Clements, Bentley Brinson, Blakely Brinson, Finley Brinson, Granger Brinson, Jim Allen Amerson, Clara Rose Amerson, Aria Heuett; great-great grandson, Riggins Mitchell; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral Services will be at Hillcrest Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026 with Reverends Neil Stich and Burton Dixon officiating.

Interment will follow at Swainsboro City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026 at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Joey Amerson, Marshall Amerson, Noah Way, Lenox Lively, Bill Brinson, Josh Clements, Bentley Brinson, and Drake Clements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Lazarus Project at PO Box 794, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Sara Louise “Lucy” Marsh Amerson, 87, of Swainsboro.