Mary Susan Haverly (Elder), age 84, passed away peacefully on June 24 in Woodstock, Ga.
Mrs. Haverly was born on Dec. 8, 1940, and was affectionately known as Sue. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in social work from the University of Tennessee.
She began her professional journey at Peninsula Hospital, where she served as director of family therapy and counseling. Her passion for helping others led her to establish a successful private practice in therapy and counseling, where she touched many lives with her compassion and expertise.
Mrs. Haverly was a dedicated member of All Saints Parish and found joy in nurturing both her faith and her garden. As a master gardener, she spent countless hours cultivating beauty around her. She also loved baking cookies for her grandchildren, creating sweet memories that will be cherished for generations.
Mrs. Haverly was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elmer Hines Haverly; her parents, Paul Elder and Sara Francis Lavin Elder; her sister, Judy McCain and brother-in-law Hunter McCain; brother-in-law, William McDonald; and son-in-law, Brad Bosworth.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Mary Cooke (Christopher), Patricia Bosworth, Joni Dunn (Jeff), and Susan Seagle (Jeff); grandchildren: Noah and Mitchell Cooke, Riley and Hunter Bosworth, David Dunn (Bailey), Christopher Dunn, Sarah Grace Hennessey (Jordan), Abby Dunn, Mac Seagle (Kayla), and Keller Seagle; great-grandchildren: Elijah and Isaac Dunn, and Noah Hennessey; and sisters: Sarah Clem (Gordon) and Barbara McDonald.
A funeral Mass for Mrs. Haverly was celebrated at All Saints Church. Donations in her memory may be made to the Pat Summitt Foundation at patsummitt.org.