Celebrating the life of
Eleanor Hendry Gaither
July 06, 1950 - February 16, 2026
Eleanor Hendry Gaither, 75, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was born on July 6, 1950, in Savannah, GA to the late George Frederick Hendry and Dorothy Sterne Hendry. She graduated from Jenkins High School in 1968, attended Armstrong State College where she received her bachelor’s degree in education. She went on to teach at Calvary Baptist Day School in Savannah for over 20 years. She was a former member of Epworth United Methodist Church, and later attended White Bluff United Methodist Church, and Trinity United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed attending chapel services with her students at Calvary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kay Hendry Allen.
Surviving Eleanor are her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Kyle Clark of Richmond Hill, GA, three grandchildren, Hunter Clark, Kenzie Clark, and Tyreik Douse, one great-grandchild, Raelyn Douse, her sisters, Carol Hendry, Gail Brown (Jack), her niece, Kristin Brown, and nephew, Tony Brown.
A Private Service will be held at a later date.
Remembrances may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in memory of Eleanor.
Gail, Kathryn and I are sorry to see that your sister Eleanor has passed away. We send our sincere condolences and pray that God will wrap his arms around you and your family. Prayers for all.
- Frank & Kathryn Murray, Pembroke , GA 31321
Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Nancy Montford, Savannah, Ga
I'm so saddened to hear this news. Mrs. Gaither taught both my brother and me at Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia, and she made a lasting impact on our lives. I feel truly blessed to have known such a loving and kind woman; she showed incredible patience with me, especially as quite the chatterbox! My heartfelt condolences go out to her family during this difficult time.
- Macy Thompson (now Macy Gray), Nashville, TN
I am sending prayers and condolences to the family. She will truly be missed.
- The Webster Family, Savannah , Georgia
I am sending prayers and condolences to the family. She will truly be missed.
- The Webster Family, Savannah , Georgia
Sending love to you all and your family. Thinking of you!
- Magen Peigelbeck , Savannah, Ga
Dear Gail and Carol, please accept my sincere heartfelt condolences. I will treasure our many wonderful memories while working and playing together at Racquet South.
- Patti Iott, Savannah, GA
My prayers go out to Eleanor's family, friends, and colleagues. We taught together for many years at Calvary Day School, and I remember her as a dedicated, loving teacher with a great sense of humor. She is surely missed on this earth, and welcomed into heaven by Jesus.
- Sammie Murphy, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- A Private Service Will Be Held
