Mrs. Addie Lou "Cricket" McInvale age 76 of Thomaston Ga, passed away Wednesday December 14, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. McInvale was born on March 31, 1946, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Troy and Estelle Smith.  She had several jobs, but those that brought her the most joy were catering with Mrs. Susan Baucham and caring for the elderly at Thomaston Manor.  She loved taking care of her family, talking with friends, listening to music and her cats.  Nothing brought her more joy than the babies she kept over the years and her great Myles.  She was a member of King's Chapel Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jimmerson.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth R. McInvale of Thomaston, daughter, Audra (Russ) Bridges, Pam (Barry) Lord both of Thomaston, sisters, Martha Cooper, Ruby (JB) McKinley both of Thomaston, grandchild, Sydney (Matt) Sharpe, great-grandchild, Myles Sharpe.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 , at 2:00 p.m. from Upson Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends on Friday, December 16, 2022 , from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to King's Chapel Baptist Church, 4126 Waymonville Rd., Thjomaston GA 30286.