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Eleanor Eberhardt Obituary
Born in Douglas, Ga., on July 10, 1914, she was the daughter of William Henry Bailey and Ella McLendon Bailey. Mrs. Eberhardt was educated in the public schools of Douglas, graduated from South Georgia College and earned a B.A. degree from Georgia State Women's College in Valdosta. She began her teaching career in a Nashville, Ga., high school, where she taught English, French and history. Her marriage to L.W. "Hoop" Eberhardt in 1938 carried her to Swainsboro, Soperton, Tifton and finally to Athens in 1946.
Mrs. Eberhardt was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens where she was a faithful member of the Jenkins Sunday School Class. She later joined a mission group from First Baptist to organize the Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. She remained at Milledge Avenue Baptist until the new sanctuary was completed, then returned to First Baptist.
Mrs. Eberhardt was a longtime, active member of the University Woman's Club, serving as President in 1965. She also served twenty years as a Red Cross Volunteer at Athens Regional Medical Center.
Her great interest, other than home and family, has been flowers -- growing, sharing and enjoying them. She was an active and loyal member of the Bobbin Mill Garden Club.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Lint and Alice Eberhardt of Spartanburg, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Guy B. and Melanie Eberhardt of Macon, Ga.; grandchildren, Guy Bailey Eberhardt of Macon, Ga., Susan Eberhardt Kennedy of Macon, Ga., Dr. Linton Eberhardt of Atlanta, Ga., and Laura Eberhardt Stille of Spartanburg, S.C.; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at First Baptist Church of Athens with Dr. Jon Appleton officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the Branyon Foyer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA 30601.
Online tributes for Mrs. Eberhardt may be made at www.mem.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eleanor Eberhardt
Kimberly Haigney
March 16, 2009
Dear Lint, Alice, Laura and Linton,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a joy "Grandmother" was to spend time with! She was my surrogate grandparent while I lived in Athens away from home, and she always treated me like family... Just like you all always have! I know she will be missed.
Judi Saye Fleming
March 13, 2009
I was fortunate enough to have Mrs. Eberhart as my kindergarten teacher, and then as as a lifelong friend at First Baptist Church. She was one of the most gracious ladies I ever met. We were blessed by her presence among us. My love to all of you,
Katie Korotzer
March 12, 2009
Dear Alice, Lint. Laura and Linton, Our sincere condolences are offered to our family members in the loss of Mrs. Eberhardt. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be missed. Love, Katie and Gary Korotzer.
Kimberly Cook Dunlap
March 11, 2009
Eberhardt Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. Your folks always made me feel so special the entire time I was growing up in the extension extended family. Know that your mother was the greatest example of a southern lady.
Thinking of all of you.
Mary Ann Parsons
March 11, 2009
What a wondeful gift to this world your mother and father were. Mrs. Eleanor, like Mr. Hoop, will be truly missed in the extension community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Arvid and Melissa Vasenden
March 11, 2009
Dear Alice and Lint, Guy and Melody,
We have such fond memories of both Mr and Mrs Eberhardt. We will miss both their smiles and loving personalities. They were so gracious and personable. Our prayers are with you all at this time. Love, Arvid and Melissa
Carolyn & Buster Barry
March 11, 2009
"Mrs. Eb" was a talented, gracious lady.She was always so thoughtful to our family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and our hopes that fond memories will help to sustain you in days to come.
James & Nancy Miller
March 11, 2009
Lint, Guy and Families, Our hearts were saddened to hear of your Mother's death. She and your Dad meant much to all our family, both in Extension and MABC. She was a lovely, gracious, Christian lady. Love, James & Nancy Miller
Linda Webb Cofer
March 11, 2009
Dear Lint, I send my deepest sympathy to all of you, your mother was just lovely, we always enjoyed visiting with her at the garden center, my love to all the family, Linda Cofer
George Folsom
March 11, 2009
Though words,however kind,
cannot ease the loss you bear,
May it bring a share of comfort
to know that others care.
Thinking of you with sympathy.
M,K,"Curly" Cook
March 11, 2009
Ms Eleanor was one fine lady She always asked about my family and always knew there names What a blessing to have had her so long . She was special
Joan/Wayne Raulerson
March 11, 2009
I feel so blessed to have had an "Aunt Eleanor". She was the embodiment of a lady to all who knew her. I will always remember her grace, her spontaneous laugh, and her incredible memory & recounting of the fun times of her childhood, the fishing club, and the boyhood of Lint & Guy. We will miss her! Our deepest sympathy, Joan Bailey Raulerson and husband, Wayne Raulerson.
Jo and Harold Nixon
March 11, 2009
Our heart felt sympathies. Your mother must have been a lovely lady to have left behind such a fine family in whom she instilled the finest of attributes.
Bernstein Funeral Home
March 11, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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