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. 

Minutes: The 99th James Lafayette Waldrep Family Reunion

The 99^th James Lafayette Waldrep Family Reunion gathered Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Jaemor Farm Barn starting at 12:00 PM and ending at 3:00 PM.  There were 35 in attendance.  Due to the COVID-19 PANDEMIC, social distancing and strict CDC guidelines were observed.    Each family furnished their own food, and sat together.  No sharing of food, utensils, or drinks.  Jaemor Farms required that no more than 50 people be in attendance in the Barn, so those with compromised immune systems or other health concerns chose not to attend this year. 

 

Members were called to order by President Tom Waldrep.  After the count those in attendance sang God Bless America.  Tom led the pledge to the flag.  Thanks was offered to those who helped prepare and setup for the reunion:  Becky Latty, Virginia Roberts, Terry Waldrep and Joey Roberts.  Tom and Jeanine’s son, Travis, offered a beautiful blessing on the food and family. 

Next year’s 100^th reunion is up in the air!  Jaemor needs the parking spaces on July 4^th for their business, but will rent the Barn to us on July 11^th.   President Tom asked us to consider what we could do for next year. 

                                    

 OPTIONS: 1) Change the date of the Reunion just this once to July 11^th and have it at Jaemor Farms Barn, or 2) Have the Reunion on the first Sunday in July somewhere else.  We are looking into “somewhere else”!  FYI:  Waldrep Reunion Officers have visited one place - the New Holland Gym Parlor - for one possibility.  No final decisions have been made. 

     

Suggestions on either option above are welcome!  Please email Tom (twwaldrep525@gmail.com) or Brad (wdunagan@gmail.com).

Brenda Dunagan Sims, Secretary

Jeannine McCall Waldrep

 

Jeannine McCall Waldrep

August 22, 1949 - January 22, 2020

On January 22, 2020, Annie Jeannine McCall Waldrep, loving wife and mother of three sons passed away at the age of 70. Jeannine was born on August 22, 1949 in Valdosta, Georgia to Amos and Laura McCall. She was baptized at Central Avenue Church of Christ when she was a child and would attend Central whenever she was in Valdosta and has attended North Atlanta Church of Christ and First Baptist Church of Roswell while living in Roswell. She received her Psychology degree and teaching certificate from Valdosta State College. Jeannine taught school in Dekalb and Fulton Counties retiring in 2016. Her favorite grade to teach was 2nd grade.

On November 22, 1980 she married Thomas Warren Waldrep. They raised three sons, Tyler, Travis, and Patrick. Jeannine loved playing with her grandchildren, visiting with her family and friends, and traveling. She was known for her infectious smile, and her kind and compassionate spirit.

Jeannine is survived by her father, Amos, and her mother, Annie Laura McCall of Valdosta, GA. She is survived by her husband Thomas, her three sons and a daughter in law, Tyler Hamilton Waldrep of Roswell, Travis Alexander & Diana Goodwin Waldrep of Valdosta, and Thomas Patrick Waldrep of Roswell, and 4 grandchildren, Lawson, Reese, Collier, and Merritt Waldrep all of Valdosta. She is also survived by her siblings, Jerry and Stephanie McCall of Roswell, Lee and Susan McCall Frankel of Valdosta, Amos, Jr. and Sheila McCall (Valdosta, GA); along with 6 nephews and 1 niece.

A memorial service will be held on January 25, 2020 at Central Ave Church of Christ on E. Central Ave Valdosta, GA, at 3 o’clock. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to The Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation.

Condolences to the family can be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com.
Carson McLane Funeral Home

 

Betty Haynes Waldrep Obituary

 

Obituary

On Friday, April 12, 2019, Betty Haynes Waldrep, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord at the age of 93.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 17. Art Wilder will be officiating the service. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the service at 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Both visitation and funeral services will be held at Southern Cremation and Funerals at Cheatham Hill at 1861 Dallas Highway SW, Marietta, Ga 30064. Burial will follow at Kennesaw Memorial.

Betty Waldrep was born in Gainesville, Georgia to Frazier and Leona Haynes on March 9, 1926. She attended Brenau University in Gainesville. She married Felton Waldrep on July 23, 1947 in Gainesville. Betty was a wonderful homemaker who loved to watch her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren play baseball and basketball. That gave her so much joy.

Betty is preceded in death by her Mom and Dad, Frazier and Leona Haynes of Gainesville, Georgia; her husband, Felton; and her sister Jean Farmer.

Betty is survived by her daughter Pam and her husband Jim Stephens; by her son Steve and his wife Barbara. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Leigh Ann Buice (husband Deron), Jamie McCrink (husband Jesse); Nicole George, Evan Waldrep (wife Cristina); Maeghan Farrell (husband Dennis); and Emily Waldrep. Also, her sister Quita Pethel of Gainesville, Ga.

Betty is also survived by twelve Great-Grandchildren: Lauren and Michael Buice, Tyler and Kaleb McCrink, Cameron and Carter Waldrep, Jaden and Londyn Waldrep, Christopher George, and Ashton, Aiden, and Adalyn Farrell.

Contributions can be made to New Providence Baptist Church 3740 Providence Road, Marietta, Ga 30062.

Jimmy and Eddie Waldrep

Found this photo of a young  Eddie Waldrep (left) and brother Jimmy Waldrep, New Holland , GA

New Holland Mill School

Carolyn Waldrep, 78

Carolyn Lee Hutchins Grant Waldrep, 78, of Lula, GA, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014.

            She was a native of Hall County, Georgia. She attended Lyman Hall School and Hall County Business School. She was a member of the Baptist faith and a member of the New Holland Baptist Church.

            During her working years, she was employed at Westside Pharmacy (Asst. Mgr, Buyer and Bookkeeper), Black Book Publishing (Secretary), Mr. B’s Oil Company (Asst. Security Mgr), the Times (Administrative Asst. and Ad Coordinator), and Carnes Construction Company (Secretary). She was a certified Psychological Stress Evaluator and longtime member of the Lakeshore Squares. She also taught clogging for the Gainesville Park and Recreation Department.

            During her retirement years, she was a dealer in antiques and collectibles.  

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Emory Lee Hutchins and Vannie Maness Hutchins and brother-in-law, Harold Herrin.

            Survivors include her husband James L. “Jim” Waldrep; daughter, Gail Grant Evans (Tommy); sister, Doris Hutchins Herrin; step-son, J.D. Waldrep; grandson, Hutch Evans (Brittany); granddaughter, Morgan Evans Papp Green (Wayne); niece, Kaye Herrin Stanley, great-grandchildren, Dean Evans, Jackson Evans, William Papp, Madison Green and Megan Green.

            Persons who knew her are invited to contribute a hand-written (or typed) note about “Memories of Carolyn” on an 8-1/2” X 11” sheet of paper and mail to Waldrep; 5451 Cool Creek Court; Lula, GA 30554 or email to jandcwaldrep@bellsouth.net by January 9, 2015 (1 week before remembrance reunion).

            Family member and friends will gather for a remembrance reunion at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville from 4 pm until 8 pm on January 16th, 2015.

            Cremains will be interred at Alta Vista Cemetery in a private ceremony.

It is requested that donations be made to one’s favorite charities in lieu of floral memorials.

            Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 2030 Memorial Park Road Gainesville, Georgia 30504. 770-287-8227 or for those who desire online condolences at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.