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.
Dear Virginia, Gary & joey,
ReplyDeletePat & I are so sadden to hear of Alae Risse Passing. We will always remember her in very High Esteem. She had the good fortune of coming from a not good but great Christian family. I will always love the Waldrep family of which I married into, My wife Pat was so very prowd of each and every one of her family members that she loved & respected dearly. Alae Risse visited Pat & I in Maryland for a week and we will never forget her, for bringing joy & happiness into our home. She truly will be missed by the Tighe family.
with Love & Respect,
Pat, Charles & Charles Edward & Stuart Loring