Pickens County waitress dies days after home explosion
Shelly Harlan. Photo courtesy of Annie's Restaurant
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. - Shelly Harlan, a 62-year-old resident of Pickens County, has died following a devastating home explosion last month. According to a Facebook post by her employer, Annie's Restaurant in Jasper, Harlan passed away over the weekend at Grady Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Harlan, a beloved waitress at the restaurant, was inside an apartment above the garage of a home on Highway 53 West when the explosion occurred. The blast resulted in a fire that left Harlan with burns covering 60% of her body.
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Since the incident, the Jasper community has rallied around Harlan, offering support and assistance to her and her family during this difficult time.