Family-Placed Death Notice

Mrs. Elizabeth Collier Wardle, a fourth generation native Atlantan, passed away on September 6, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wardle, Jr. and daughter Margaret Wardle Jones. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 18, 1911, the daughter of the late Charles A. Collier and Elizabeth S. Collier. She lived in Atlanta for most of her life, graduating from Girls' High. She attended Sweet Briar College and was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University. A patron of the arts, she enjoyed and supported The Atlanta History Center, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The High Museum of Art, The Atlanta Botanical Garden, and Zoo Atlanta. She was a member of the Cherokee Town and Country Club. She is survived by sons Charles Collier Wardle and Robert Wardle, III; daughter-in-law, Nancy K. Wardle, and son-in-law, Robert S. Jones all of Atlanta. Also, five grandchildren: Peggy Wardle Hagood of Atlanta, Holly Wardle of Jackson, Wyoming; Courtney Jones Howard, of Thornton, Colorado; Robert Wardle Jones, and Kathryn Jones of Atlanta, Georgia. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, September 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Peggy and Jeff Hagood, 11 West Andrews Drive in Atlanta. A private graveside service is planned. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Drive, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30319 or to the charity of your choice. H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill, (404) 876-1022.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2004.

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Arlene Witte

September 11, 2004

I am saddened to hear of Mrs. Wardle's death. I knew her as "Elizabeth III" in the Area III Office of the Atlanta Public Schools. Mrs. Wardle was intellectually brilliant, remarkably astute, kind, mischievious, and, refreshingly, had almost no tolerance for foolishness. She was one of my immediate favorites! I was the new music specialist in 1985 and we often shared anecdotes and questions about the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, in which my husband played French Horn. She was a real asset to me as I manuevered through the complex world of urban education. I appreciated her genuine character, and her obvious support for my success. She was class through and through, and she touched my heart and lifted my spirit. Thank you for sharing such an outstanding woman with me.

Vicki McGinnis

September 9, 2004

Ceylene McGinnis and I want to express our condolences. Elizabeth was in our exercise class at the Center For Positive Aging. I wrote a few notes to her after she was unable to attend. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula McCurdy

September 8, 2004

Charlie - Everyone in the Wachovia Wealth family extends their sympathy to you in the loss of your mother.

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