Ladyne M. Millican

Ladyne (Deanie) Mae (Reinholt - Bigley) Millican, 88, passed away Aug. 12, in Jackson, Georgia after a brief illness.

She was born Oct. 1, 1937 in Monterey, to Ted and Hope Reinholt. She married David Bigley in 1957 and moved to Bigley’s Orchard in Culver, where she lived and worked until 1977 when she moved to Jackson Lake, Georgia. She often commented about how she couldn’t believe she would ever live in such a beautiful place.

She is survived by her three children: Tery, Tom and Tim Bigley; seven grandchildren: Amber, Amy, Zane, Shane, Thad, Laken and Jacob; and three great-grandchildren: Ariyah, Jax and Pheonix.

She was preceded in death by Amber and Amy.

A memorial service will be held by her family at a later date.

Rest in peace Mom.

(Pulaski County Journal — Aug. 25, 2026)