Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Waddelle, Evelyn Aline White August 5, 2013
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Atkinson County Citizen - August 15, 2013
 Evelyn Aline White Waddelle, age 90, of Pearson passed Monday, August 5, 2013 a
at Summers Landing Assisted Living in Douglas, GA.
 She was born on their family farm in Clinch County, GA on March 24, 1923. 
Evelyn was one of nine children born to Peter Parley White and Donna Melinda 
Roberts. She married William Henry Waddelle II on May 24, 1942 and together had 2
2 children.
 A long-time resident of Pearson GA, she, along with her husband, owned and 
operated Waddelle Furniture for 70 years. She was a faithful member of The 
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in numerous capacities. 
She and Henry also enjoyed serving an 18 month mission for The Church of Jesus 
Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Washington D.C. Temple.
 She enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking, keeping her grandchildren and loved 
visiting with friends and family. She was a passionate genealogist and found 
great joy in knowing her ancestors and descendants. To her, family was 
everything. She worked hard, loved life and enjoyed experiencing new things. 
Evelyn had a life-long passion for learning and sharing knowledge.
 She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Ann Mizell and husband Corbitt of 
Macon, GA; brother, Willian “Bill” Alma White and wife Mildred of Jacksonville, 
FL; 6 grandchildren, Melissa Devor and husband Neil of Calabasas, CA, Matthew 
Corbitt Mizell and wife Loretta of Prattville, AL, Aimee Lee and husband Scott 
of Plymouth, MN, Amanda Hansen and husband Christian of Salt Lake City, UT, 
Donna Mizell of Portland, OR, Brien Mizell of Macon, GA 10 great-grandchildren, 
Courtney Mizell, Parker Lee, Corbitt Mizell IV, Savannah Devor, Owen Lee, 
Addison Lee, Brady Mizell, Matthew Devor, Michael Mizell and Gabriel Fritsch; 4 
sisters-in-law, Lois Massey of Jacksonville, FL, Thelma White and Marie White o
of Tampa, FL and Ivonne White of Springville, UT; many close nieces, nephews a
and cousins also survive.
 She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, William Henry Waddelle 
Jr., her son William Henry Wadelle III, 4 brothers, Perry, John, Leo and Bruce W
White and 3 sisters, Ollie Mae Adams, Sarah Guest and Ethel Adams.
 Funeral services were held for Mrs. Waddelle on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 
11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pearson Ward. 
Services were officiated by Bishop Kevin Merrell. Preceding the funeral the 
Family Prayer was offered by Scott Lee, grandson-in-law. The pianist was Ellen 
Hardee and special musical numbers included “A Child’s Prayer” by Evelyn’s 
great-grandchildren, “Where Can I Turn for Peace” by Angie Odum and a flute 
solo of “Amazing Grace” by Kimberly Adams Chasteen. The Eulogy and special 
memories of Evelyn were given by Melissa Devor, Aimee Lee and Amanda Hansen, 
her granddaughters. Her grandson, Bishop Matthew Corbitt Mizell III delivered 
the sermon during the service. Prayers were offered by Ovid O’Neal and 
Christian Hansen, grandson-in-law.
 The interment followed in Sweetwater Cemetery with the dedication of the grave 
by her son-in-law, Corbit Mizell II.
 Serving as active pallbearers were Brien Mizell (grandson), Danny O’Neal, 
Donnie O’Neal, Britt Adams, Jacob Adams, Ben Adams, Daniel Adams, Stanley White.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.



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