Eleanor Scales Whitfield, 88, of Commerce, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Paul and Callabelle Loudermilk Scales. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce and was a retired school teacher. Mrs. Whitfield was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Whitfield.
Survivors include a son, Mitch Whitfield, Homer; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Commerce with Dr. Carlton Allen officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Eleanor Whitfield
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Terry Craft
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10/10/08 at 10:52 AM
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Mrs. Whitfield was truly great lady and wonderful teacher. I lived near her from 1965-69. Even when children were headaches and troublemakers, she never gave up on them.
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Beverly Blalock & Holly Gaddis
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10/10/08 at 04:16 PM
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Mrs. Whitfield was Holly's tutor during her elementary school years. Not knowing Holly had ADHD until her college years, Mrs. Whitfield's one-on-one is what got her through. In 4th grade, because of Mrs. Whitfield's help, Holly won all the ITBS awards (except P.E.). To the family of Mrs. Whitfield, we want to offer our sympathy and let you know that this fine woman was a blessing to our lives!
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Amy Clark
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10/12/08 at 09:41 AM
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Mrs. Whitfield was such a kind and caring person. Over the years, I had her as a substitute teacher many, many times and she was always very nice to me. I will have fond memories of her and wish the deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
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Shannon Johnson
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10/16/08 at 12:12 PM
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I just want to let Mrs. Whitfield's family know that I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Whitfield home schooled me back in 1989 after I had surgery at the age of 14. She was a wonderfl lady and even in her elder years remembered me. She will truly be missed.