Mrs. Eleanor Hertel, age 70, of 347 Woody Road, Adairsville, passed away Wednesday, September 7th, 2011.
Mrs. Hertel was born in Jacksonville, FL, September 24, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Hugh and Gwen DuPree. She was a graduate of Montgomery College and loved weaving and art. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, loved gemstones, and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, John Hertel, of Adairsville, her beloved daughter, Gwen Hennessee and son- in- law Jack Hennessee, of Calhoun, and her son , Matthew Saunders and daughter-in-law Tammy Saunders of Florida; 1 sister, Marnie Braswell of Flowery Branch ; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Hennessee Wilson, Haley, Matt, and Ana Kate Hennessee ; several stepgrandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, Peyton and Caleb Wilson, and a special companion, her Lhasa Apso, Sam.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Buford First United Methodist Church, 285 East Main Street, Buford GA. 30515. Phone: 770-945-7438
The service will be officiated by Reverend Sondra Jones. The family is asking that flowers or plants to express sympathy be sent to: 722 Riverside Drive NW Calhoun, GA. 30701, or a donation may be made to Buford First United Methodist church in Mrs. Eleanor Hertel's name.