Estelle Bruggemann Wyly

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Estelle Wyly Obituary

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WYLY, Estelle Estelle Bruggemann Wyly, 94, resident of Atlanta's Lenbrook Square, was the devoted and loving wife of Dr. Lemuel David Wyly, Jr., deceased retired physics professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Born to George and Mabel Bruggemann of Charleston, SC, Estelle was one of three children. She is survived by her sister, Caroline Dodenhoff of Charleston, SC. Estelle was preceded in death by her brother, Gerhardt Bruggemann of Charleston. Estelle married Lemuel David Wyly in December 1938 and accompanied him during his graduate years at UNC Chapel Hill where he earned his Master's degree and then at Yale University where he received his Ph.D. in physics. Estelle is survived by her children Lemuel David Wyly III and Gay Wyly Grayson Patterson. Her son, Reverend Dr. Lemuel David Wyly III and wife, Marsha, live in Greenville, NC. and daughter, Gloria Wyly Mock and husband, Matthew Mock, reside in Chapel Hill, NC and granddaughter, Robin Wyly Nordman and husband, Rob, make their home in Wake Forest, NC. Rob and Robin's children, Estelle's great-grandchildren, include Christina, Savannah, Johnathon and Michael. Estelle's daughter, "Gay" Wyly Patterson lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, Steve Patterson. Estelle's grandson, Gay's son, Sandlin Jeffrey Grayson and wife, Limin live in Seattle, WA. Estelle was a long time member of the Georgia Tech Dames club, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, The League of Women Voters, Brookhaven Garden Club, and her beloved Bridge Club made up of wives of Georgia Tech professors. She was a talented knitter and knitted caps for premature babies at Emory Hospital for decades. She remained faithful to this endeavor and continued to serve in this way until her death. Estelle was a talented china painter and produced hundreds of hand-painted items. She began painting in New Haven, CT during David's Yale years and continued her painting until her late eighties. She tirelessly pursued her art, firing her hand-painted items in her own kiln. Estelle was known for her strength, humor, honesty and positive outlook. Her constant devotion and love of family was inspirational. In lieu of flowers, Estelle preferred to honor her late husband, David. Memorials may be sent to the Lemuel David Wyly Memorial Fund at the Georgia Tech Foundation, 760 Spring Street, NW, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30308. A service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 22 at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Hwy, NW, Atlanta. Arrangements by Wages and Sons, Stone Mountain Chapel 770-469-9811

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Estelle Wyly

6 Entries

July 22, 2009

The obituary and Ms. Chipman's memories are wonderfully evocative of my best memories also of Aunt Estelle. When my parents, Reid and Lois Ann Wyly, got our family together with my Uncle David Wyly's family, whether in Atlanta, Seneca, or the South Carolina low-country, Aunt Estelle was always a lively, upbeat part of the gathering, and Gay and I also played happily (Dave was all grown up). Since those distant days of our childhood, Aunt Estelle marked major events in our lives with beautiful hand-painted, fired china from her kiln, and it was true to her "can-do" spirit to keep knitted caps in supply for newborns. We also received beautiful, hand-knitted Christmas stockings from Aunt Estelle, which became a family tradition. When my husband, Jean-Marie and I visited the Wylys in Atlanta, we always enjoyed animated conversations with Estelle and David about current and world events. Estelle was very well-read and intellectually curious. Aunt Estelle lived a long, healthy, productive and generous life, and our memories of her will be cherished ones. We can all celebrate her life, along with Gay and Dave. Love to all the Wylys, their spouses, children and grandchildren, young and old.

Katherine Wyly Mille, Columbia, SC

(From Left to Right) Dr. Dave Wyly, Dr. Gus Stanford, Dr. Charles Braden

July 22, 2009

Jack Braden

July 22, 2009

Like my sister, Patsy Braden Chipman, I too remember "Aunt Estelle" with great fondness. She was such a loving and caring person and was always chearful and in a good mood. My parents, Sara and Charles Braden, had a wonderful friendship with Estelle and Dave. In fact, their friendship and trust were so strong that my parents asked the Wylys to be my "Godparents" and to raise and take care of me in the event that something should happen to the both of them. I attended Georgia Tech and majored in Physics and remember all of the high-level discussions and debates that Uncle Dave and my father had over lunch in my father's office. I will always cherish the memories of those days. I couldn't find a picture of Aunt Estelle, but I did find an old black and white photo of Uncle Dave, Dr. Gus Stanford and my father Charles Braden which I have posted to the photo gallery.

My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Love,
Jack Braden

July 21, 2009

I remember "Aunt Estelle" with great fondness. I went over to stay at the Wyly house on the day that my brother, Jack Braden, was born. Jack's middle name was David, in honor of "Uncle Dave". I loved to play with Gay - she was always so kind to a younger girl (me:)!
Right now, one of Aunt Estelle's beautiful plates is on my fireplace mantle. It is of pink dogwoods. She made a beautiful blue plate for our wedding, too.
I remember playing with the black cat, Ebony in the good old days when Lenox Square was the only mall, the wonderful backyard on Canter Road, all of the steps leading to the front door, sitting on the wonderful screened porch for my sewing lessons, the warm kitchen, the piano in the living room, playing with Gay's toys in her room, "Uncle Dave" coming over to our house to play chess with my father, Charlie Braden, seeing Dr. Wyly jogging on the Tech campus.........The Tech Physics professors had such a wonderful relationship!
I am sad to hear of Aunt Estelle passing away, but I rejoice in the long life that the Lord blessed her with and am thankful for the many years that you all had with her.

With love and fond memories,
Patsy Braden Chipman

Annie Rodgers

July 21, 2009

Please except my deepest symathy of the lost of your love one. may the God of comfort,comfort all the family.

Wages & Sons Funeral Homes, Inc. Stone Mountain Chapel

July 21, 2009

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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