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Mrs. Alae Risse (Waldrep) Thomas, 84, passed away February 7, 2021.


Mrs. Alae Risse (Waldrep) Thomas, 84

Mrs. Alae Risse (Waldrep) Thomas, age 84, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Mrs. Thomas was born October 17, 1936 in Gainesville, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Richard Waldrep and Avie (Reynolds) Waldrep. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Thomas.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by her sister, Virginia Roberts; brother, Gary Waldrep and a nephew, Joey Roberts. 

Alae Risse graduated from Truett McConnel College Cleveland GA, and Samford University in Birmingham AL, graduating with a degree in Music Education. She taught music in the public schools of Atlanta and Clayton County for over 30 years.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel with interment to follow in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends on hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Reverend Walter Singletary will officiate.

 Memorial Park Funeral Home North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Dr. is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com