Ellen Hume Bywaters

Birth date: May 25, 1918 Death date: Apr 19, 2015

Ellen Hume Bywaters, 96, of Culpeper died peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, where she has been a resident since 2001. Ellen was born on May 25, 1918 in Tru Blue, VA to the late Clif Read Obituary

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Margaret Whorton

554w ago

Mrs. Bywaters was such a beautiful woman, inside and out, and a major influence in my life. She taught me in Sunday school as a child, and in first and second grade in school. She got me started singing in choir, and working with children and serving in church. She made me feel special, someone of value, and I adored her. Yet, she loved me enough to set me straight when I needed it. The world is a sadder place without her. My prayers and condolences go out to her family. She will be missed. Margaret Ann Frazier Whorton

Ms. Debra Cunningham-Castillo

554w ago

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Debra Castillo

554w ago

Mrs. Bywaters was my first grade teacher at the Jeffersonton School. I could never have asked for a more kind and patient teacher. She was what all teachers should strive to be with their students. I would come each summer to visit her at the Baptist Retirement Home and she always had stories to share about her students. She would remember everybody's names. In the 50 plus years I knew her, she hardly ever changed. I cannot say enough to praise this woman! She definitely had an impact on my life and I will always remember her as my first grade teacher and the best teacher I ever had. I was just thinking a couple of weeks ago that it was time for me to go see her soon. I will greatly miss her! My best regards to her family, Debra Cunningham-Castillo, Jeffersonton, VA

Pamela Martin Hailey

554w ago

in honor of Ellen .

Ellen was my Granna's best friend. I remember attending church with Granna and Ellen playing the piano. She would let me sit on the bench while she played. She was such a sweet lady. She and Granna were two of the gentlest ladies I've ever known. My heart goes out to Ellen's family. Find peace knowing she is now with her Heavenly Father. God bless.

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Pamela Martin Hailey

554w ago

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Tracey Hammett

555w ago

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Mrs. Bywaters was so much a part of my early life while my family lived in Jeffersonton. Those years were the happiest of my life. Mrs. Bywaters was with me at church teaching me about the Bible and singing in the choir. She taught me to love learning, to buck up when I had to miss recess because I failed to listen to directions, and to draw a goose by drawing a large "2" first. We Laymans would go over to her house on Easter Sunday to take pictures by the huge boxwood in the front yard. I loved to watch the hunting group go by with the dogs and horses in front of the parsonage. Mom would point out Dick and Mrs. Bywaters. So regal.

Helen J. Forbes

555w ago

in honor of Ellen .

Words can never express the love and kindness Mrs. Bywaters always exhibited as an exceptional teacher. My siblings and I always speak so fondly of her when we reminisce of our happy times at Jeffersonton Elementary. Heaven has a very special angel today and we send our deepest sympathy to the family. Thank you Mrs. Bywaters for giving us a great educational foundation with true professionalism.
Agnes, Helen and Donald James

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