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Abbie Alexander Dryden passed away April 17, 2024. She was born November 14, 1930, in Quincy, Florida, the daughter of William Bellamy and Alice Munroe Alexander. She attended elementary school in Columbus, Georgia, until moving to Atlanta in 1945. There she was a graduate of NAPS (North Avenue Presbyterian School, for girls) in 1948. Afterward, she graduated from Ward Belmont College, Nashville, and later, the University of Georgia, Athens; where she was a member of Kappa, Kappa, Gamma Sorority. She enjoyed cooking, bridge, gardening and ALTA tennis. She was a member of Embry Hills United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold W. Dryden; her sister, Mary Smitherman; and her brother, William (Bill) Alexander. She is survived by her five children, Alex (Debbie) Dryden of Monroe, GA, George (Mary Anne) Dryden of Flowery Branch, GA, Becky Wallace of Decatur, GA, Abbie (Bill) Dillard of Clermont, GA, and Cantey Dryden of Crossville, TN. In addition, there are 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, Carol (Bill) Alexander; two nephews, James Smitherman, Kurt Alexander; and one niece, Mary Alexander.
At her request there will be no ceremony, instead, she wishes a Celebration of Life gathering which will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Embry Hills United Methodist Church, 3304 Henderson Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341.
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Shannon Dryden
April 28, 2024
Shannon Dryden
Fernandina , Chinese dinners at Ben´s, card games into the night, wine...so many great memories through the years. I´m incredibly sad for the loss of this spitfire matriarch. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you, & I´m grateful for the years I got to share her with you.
Miriam Mathura
April 23, 2024
When I saw Abbie's obituary picture, I recognized her immediately as a dear tennis teammate.
I grew up in Atlanta and when I went through a divorce, I decided to return to my hometown to start a new phase in life. I settled with my two children in Decatur and decided to try ALTA tennis as a way to exercise and make new friends. I joined a team close by at a YWCA on Lawrenceville Highway. Abbie was already a seasoned player on the team. She and the team were so welcoming and helpful as I slowly learned the rules of team tennis. I will never forget my first impressions of Abbie as a beautiful southern lady. She was charming, warm and witty.
The team's schedule took us to all the fancy country clubs around the city. We loved the idea of being from a modest "Y" and winning matches against the upper crust.
I did not remember that Abbie had 5 children! I think you all must treasure your childhood memories of growing up with Abbie as your mom.
James L McGuire
April 23, 2024
Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted.
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