Mrs. Mauwayne Horne Lauderdale Obituary

Mauwayne Horne Lauderdale, 92, of Albany, died Monday, April 1, 2013 at the residence of her daughter, Phyllis Tindell. Her funeral service will be Friday, April 5, 2013 at 2 PM at Eastside Church of Christ with interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Decatur County. Sam Hartline, minister will officiate. The family will receive friends at Eastside Church of Christ beginning at 1 PM till the funeral hour. Mrs. Lauderdale was born on the family farm in Decatur County, GA. As a young girl, she often helped her father drive a mule wagon, leaving at night, from the farm to the Hand Trading Co. in Pelham to sell cotton. She would ride a horse from the farm to Vada to get supplies for her mother. Mrs. Lauderdale moved to Albany in 1960, and she worked with Rosenberg's, and later with Gilberg's. She was a member of Eastside Church of Christ. She was active in the Republican Party, receiving special recognition for her service. She was a multi-talented and very artistic person. Mrs. Lauderdale was preceded in death by her first husband, Fount H. Horne, and by her second husband, Quentin D. Lauderdale. Mrs. Lauderdale's daughters were left the legacy first and foremost, of following Christ and raising their children in a church family. She instilled in them the importance of celebrating every holiday and birthday together. She loved setting the table with flowers from her garden, ironed and starched linens, and creative centerpieces. She believed in living in a beautiful environment everyday using the resources at hand. Mrs. Lauderdale taught them of graciousness and hospitality and giving to those less fortunate. She especially loved entertaining the missionaries visiting her church She was proud of her southern heritage which often meant that hard work was always preferred to idleness She was a patriot and taught her family to honor their God given rights and never take them for granted. She is survived by 3 daughters: Phyllis Horne Tindell, Sonja Bovard Horne, and Amanda Horne Mercer and her husband Johnny, all of Albany; step-children: Jeff Lauderdale and his wife Florrie, Albany, Darlene Martin and her husband Michael, Lawrenceville, GA; 5 grandchildren: Kimberly Justiss and fiancé Charles Whaley, Albany, Ben Tindell and his wife Trish, Panama City, FL, Clay Mercer and his wife Kim, Mallary Mercer, all of Cumming, GA, Eric Bovard, Albany; 4 great grandchildren: Scott Justiss, Albany, Seaman April Justiss, USN, San Diego, CA, Brice Tindell, Albany, Makenzie Lien Mercer, Cumming, GA; 3 step grandchildren: Jeremiah Lauderdale, Vanessa Fore and her husband Craig, all of Albany, Dustin Martin, Lawrenceville, GA; a great-great grandchild: Sam; caregivers: Peggy Hamlin who loved and cared for Mrs. Lauderdale for years; Deborah Thomas, Kenya Brooks, Courtney Smith, Nancy Drake, and Sheryl Boyd provided dedicated care for the past five months. The family appreciates each caregiver and thanks them for their love and concern. Also, much gratitude to Sam Hartline, his wife Betty and her friends at Eastside Church of Christ for their prayers, flowers, cards and visits. Those desiring may send memorials to the Eastside Church of Christ, 423 S. Mock Rd., Albany, GA 31705.

Mrs. Mauwayne Horne Lauderdale Obituary

October 30, 1920 - April 1, 2013