Louise Rees Waite

Waite, Louise Rees, 93

Louise Rees Waite, a devoted wife, and loving mother, died January 21, 2020.

Born in Preston, Georgia, married and raised her family in Atlanta, Georgia, moving to Clarkesville, Georgia, in 1996. A graduate of Georgia State Woman's College, Valdosta, Georgia, she continued her post-graduate education at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana.

She was employed by Child Welfare and Family Counseling, before consulting at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Trust Company Bank in Atlanta for over two decades.

Louise and her late husband, Art, enjoyed playing golf with friends from Druid Hills Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia, and The Orchard Golf and Country Club, Clarkesville, Georgia. She also enjoyed her Bridge Club, Book Club, MRT - Clarkesville, Sunday School Class and Church at First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville.

Predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Arthur H. Waite, III. Survived by her son Arthur C. (Patricia) and family, daughter Judith, son Rees W. (Daryl), grandchildren Baker and Rosa, sister MaryAnn Smith and family, sister-in-law Shirley L. Waite and family, and half-brothers-in-law Robert and William Waite.

Family and friends are welcomed at a celebration of her life at 719 Plum Lane, Clarkesville, Georgia, on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 2 pm until 5 pm. Those desiring may send contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville, Church Pantry at 181 Jefferson Street, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523-5615, or Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, Ga. 30502-0050.