Welcome to the Georgia Nurse Honor Guard Website
The Georgia Nurse Honor Guard was established in January 2024 to help connect those requesting an honor guard service in the state of Georgia with the appropriate chapter. In addition, we are here to help inspire and assist others to start chapters in areas without coverage. Georgia currently has 19 local chapters.
All member groups in the Georgia Nurse Honor Guard network are funded through donations, and not associated with any corporation or entity.
THERE IS NO CHARGE TO THE FAMILY FOR SERVICES
If you are in need of the services of a Nurse Honor Guard chapter, please refer to our map page. It contains a map (by county) of the areas served by each chapter as well as contact info for each group.
This map shows the service area of each of our active Nurse Honor Guard groups in Georgia by county.
Who We Are
The Nurse Honor Guard is a national, state, and local volunteer organization that pays tribute to the nurse at the time of their death by performing the Nightingale Tribute and Final Call of Duty at the funeral, memorial, or graveside service. This ceremony is similar to a military tribute (without guns) and officially releases the nurse from their nursing duties.
MAY 12 DESIGNATED GEORGIA NURSE HONOR GUARD DAY!
Georgia Nurse Honor Guard has received a Commendation from Governor Brian Kemp recognizing May 12 (Florence Nightingale’s birthday) as “Georgia Nurse Honor Guard Day” in the State of Georgia.
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The latest issue of Georgia Nursing, the official quarterly publication of the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA), features an article titled “2025 Milestones and Impact” highlighting the inspiring work of the Georgia Nurse Honor Guard. The article celebrates a year of meaningful growth, expanded service, and heartfelt commitment to honoring nurses who have dedicated their lives to caring for others.
Recognized Nurse Honor Guard Groups in Georgia
GEORGIA NURSE HONOR GUARD LIVE OAK CHAPTER
(Augusta area) The Georgia Nurse Honor Guard Live Oak Chapter exists to comfort the loved ones for their compassion to serve others. We consider it a privilege to bestow this honor.
Established October, 2021
GEORGIA NURSE HONOR GUARD ALLATOONA CHAPTER
Started in 2022 and consists of 23 members who proudly serve their community. Providing this service to give back to nurses who have taken care of their communities.
(770) 789-5002
(678) 986-0203
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA NURSE HONOR GUARD
Based in Albany and founded in 2023 by the mother/daughter team Dona Whitfield and Jennifer Heyer, this group serves a roughly 60 mile radius.
The nurses who are members of the Southwest Georgia Nurse Honor Guard consider it both an honor and privilege to participate in the final services for their fellow nurses.
SouthwestGeorgiaNurseHonorGuard.com
WARNER ROBINS NURSES HONOR GUARD
The Warner Robins Nurses Honor Guard Chapter was formed in dedication to our fallen sister Anita Scarbourough, March 2023, after witnessing the Honor Guard pay a tribute at her passing.
It is our desire to continue to grow our chapter and to honor our fallen nurses for their service to the nursing profession.
GREATER DONALSONVILLE NURSE HONOR GUARD
(478)550-7975
NURSE HONOR GUARD OF GREATER WALTON COUNTY
The Nurse Honor Guard of Greater Walton County was founded in dedication to the memory of Brenda Gail Malcom Walker, a Registered Nurse for 57 years. Mrs. Walker is the mother of Founder Hope Sandoval and of the founder of the Order of the White Rose Amy Malcom.
Contact:
Hope Sandoval
(770) 265-1611
Dana Walters
(770) 356-1706
ORDER OF THE WHITE ROSE NURSE HONOR GUARD OF GEORGIA
The Order of the White Rose Nurse Honor Guard of Georgia was founded in dedication to the memory of Brenda Gail Malcom Walker, a Registered Nurse for 57 years. Mrs. Walker is the mother of Founder Amy Malcom and of the founder of the Greater Walton County Chapter Hope Sandoval.
Contact:
Amy Malcom
(706) 474-4510
Joyce Norris-Taylor
GREATER LAKE LANIER
NURSE HONOR GUARD
Based in Gainesville, Georgia and founded in August 2024, this group serves Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, and White countries. We consider it an honor to recognize nurses in their final service.
Contact:
Laura Bell (770) 313-1503
WEST GEORGIA HEALING HANDS
NURSE HONOR GUARD
Contacts by county:
Douglas, Haralson, Polk
Kelly Dyar
Meriwether & Troup
Sarah Worsley
(706) 977-9063
Fayette & Cowetta
Maria LePage
Caroll & Heard
Shonda Smith
Northwest Georgia Nurses Honor Guard
The Northwest Georgia Nurses Honor Guard is a volunteer service that recognizes our nursing colleagues who have dedicated their lives to the profession of Nursing. Our mission is to honor and celebrate all nurses who have served others through their works.
Chapter Founder/President
Katie Wingate RN, MSN
(706) 676-4813
TriCentral Nurse Honor Guard
Serving Clayton, Henry, and Spalding counties.
Contact:
Samantha Bell (470) 450-8012
Jameria Walker (470) 971-0394
COASTAL GEORGIA NURSE HONOR GUARD
Serving Bryan, Chatham, and Liberty counties.
Established 2024
Contact:
JJ Riley (912) 441-5980
Michele Roberts (912) 660-9160
ATLANTA METROPOLITAN NURSE HONOR GUARD
Founded in 2024
Serving Fulton, Dekalb, and Gwinnett Counties
Chapter Founder/President
Karen Rawls, PhD, MSN/ED, RN
OGEECHEE REGION NURSE HONOR GUARD
Founded in 2024
Serving Effingham, Bulloch, Screven, Candler, Evans, and Jenkins Counties
Chapter Founder/President
Dr. Erica Edfort, DNP, FASRN, FAHA
OgeecheeNHG.org
LEGACY LIGHT NORTHEAST NURSE HONOR GUARD
Established on 9/9/2024 by Cindy Klontz BSN, RN, CCRN. Legacy Light Northeast Nurse Honor Guard recognizes those nursing colleagues who have dedicated their lives to the profession of Nursing. Serving Jackson, Banks, Madison, Franklin, Hart, Stephens, Habersham, and Elbert counties
President
Rebecca Miles, MSNed, RN, CMSRN
(813) 220-9444
NORTH GEORGIA NURSE HONOR GUARD
The North Georgia Nurse Honor Guard was founded by three longtime friends and former coworkers with over 25 years of shared history and nearly a century of combined nursing experience. Inspired by a deep respect for the profession and the nurses who’ve served before us, we joined forces with a current colleague and the daughter of one of our founders—whom we’ve known since infancy—to create a heartfelt tribute to nurses through final honors.
Co-Founder
Glenna Newsome
(404) 310-4289
FOUR RIVERS NURSE HONOR GUARD
The newly founded Four Rivers Nurse Honor Guard is dedicated to honoring the lives and service of nurses in Clinch, Echols, Lanier, and Atkinson counties. Our mission is to pay tribute to their dedication and compassion by recognizing their lasting impact on patients, families, and the profession of nursing. Kellie Register and Angela Handley are so excited about this initiative and welcome potential members to contact them at the following:
Co-Founders
Angela Handley 912-275-0606
Kellie Register 912-599-0345
LOWNDES COUNTY NURSE HONOR GUARD
The Nurse Honor Guard of Lowndes County exists to comfort the loved ones, bestow honor and tribute to nurses who have dedicated their lives to caring for others. Through ceremonial honors, we recognize their service, compassion, and commitment to the profession.
Join Us: We welcome volunteers and supporters who share our mission to honor nurses and bring comfort to families. Reach out to learn how you can participate or support our efforts.
Chapter Founder/President
Lisa Lowe
(229) 221-5556
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA NURSE HONOR GUARD
Founded on 10/1/2025, the Southeast Georgia Nurse Honor Guard proudly serves Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Pierce, and Ware counties. We are proud to honor the legacy, compassion, and service of nurses who devoted their lives to healing others. We are nurses honoring nurses.
Chapter Founder/President
Cal Herrington MSN, APRN, ENP-C
GEORGIA NURSE HONOR GUARD 