Eleanor Mae Hollifield Mote

Eleanor Mae Hollifield Mote, age 104, of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020.

Mrs. Mote was born on September 4, 1915 to the late Robert Daniel Hollifield and Nora Elizabeth Hollifield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard A. Mote; sons, Leon Mote, Harrison Mote, Wesley Mote; sisters, Frances Moody; Julia Cobb; Ruby Lee Taylor; and brother, Bud Hollifield. Mrs. Mote was a homemaker and a member of the Demorest Church of God where she taught the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class for over 50 years. Mrs. Mote and her husband served as Foster Parents for many years, housing nearly 60 children. Eleanor was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Deborah Willis; Elaine Wood; Brenda Willis; Sheila Green; Barry Mote; Chrystal Lewallen; Harlan Mote; great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and foster children.

Private Graveside Services will be held at Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.