Mavis Smith McGovern, age 76, of Pearson GA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010, at home following an extended illness. Mrs. McGovern, a native of Atkinson County, GA was born September 13, 1934, she is the daughter of the late Lewis and Selma Merritt Smith. She was a homemaker and the widow of the late Housan McGovern. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM,on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at the Sims Funeral Home Chapel with Burial in the Arna Church Cemetery in Atkinson County, GA. Survivors include: Son, Kenneth Lee (Gay) McGovern, Douglas GA, Debra (Mann) Corbitt, Axson GA, Grandchildren: William Henry Corbitt, Wendee (Stephen) Spradley, Lee McGovern, Weslee (Arron) Lollie and Logan McGovern, Several nieces and nephews. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.