(From Roswell Funeral Home)Dr. Louise Mason Valine, 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Dr. Warren J. Valine in 1999.
She was born in Stella, Missouri on June 11, 1926 to the late Frank William and Tina Hardin Mason, the youngest of three children. A graduate of Joplin High School, she married her late husband upon his return from service in World War II in 1946.
A lifelong student, Louise graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from the University of Houston in 1954. After teaching in the public schools of Texas, Minnesota and Georgia, she was awarded a fellowship to study at the University of Georgia, from which she received a Master of Education in 1968. Louise began her college teaching career at Georgia Southwestern College, she then earned a Doctor of Education from Auburn University in 1974.
After teaching at Auburn University and serving with the Alabama State Department of Education, Louise was selected to Chair the Graduate Education Program at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. After her retirement, Louise was named a Professor Emerita at Oglethorpe University. In 2014, she was bestowed a Doctor of Humane Letters from Oglethorpe University.
Throughout her life and into retirement, Louise enjoyed travelling, square dancing, attending the symphony and theatre, and studying God’s word. She was an active member at Roswell Presbyterian Church, participating and teaching bible studies from the age of 16 well into her 90’s.
Throughout her life and into retirement, Louise enjoyed travelling, square dancing, attending the symphony and theatre, and studying God’s word. She was an active member at Roswell Presbyterian Church, participating and teaching bible studies from the age of 16 well into her 90’s.
Louise is survived by her daughter Ann Valine Bersson (Bill) of Roswell, grandsons Andrew Bersson of Panama City, FL; Matt Bersson (Mimi) of Birmingham, AL; Joe Bersson of Honolulu, HI; and granddaughter Elizabeth Bersson (Bryant Cassidey) of Durham, NC; niece Cathyle Caywood (Curt) of Augusta; and nephew Jonathan Wilson (Jill) of Augusta.
The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Roswell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in the Historic Sanctuary of Roswell Presbyterian Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roswellfuneralhome.com for the Valine family.
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