Eva Louise Mock Mott

Eva Louise Mock Mott, age 90, went to her Heavenly Home December 21, 2016. Mrs. Mott was born October 17, 1926 to Ralph and Irma Mock of Valdosta, Georgia. Mrs. Mott graduated from Valdosta High School in 1943 and on July 6, 1943 she married Pasco Mott, Brooker, FL. Pasco and Louise then moved to Gainesville, Florida making it their permanent home. In September of 2013, she moved to Murphy, North Carolina to live with her oldest daughter, Libby until her passing. Mrs. Mott was wife "extraordinaire" to Pasco for 69 years of marriage. She was mother and matriarch of her family. During her long tenure as wife, she worked at the S & H Green Stamp Store, then she was employed by the Florida Press Association for several years. She and Pasco enjoyed traveling, their river house, their mountain cabin and always their family. Mrs. Mott was the epitome of grace, and beauty, possessing a quiet strength that persevered through the difficult times in life. She had an unwavering love for God and her family. She has been called "Saint Louise", Ms. Louise, Mama Louise, Weezie and has been described as a true "Southern Lady"...her favorites being "Mom", "Grandma" and "GG". She will be forever loved and missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pasco Mott of Gainesville, FL; her son Larry Mott of Gainesville; grandson, Edward Pasco Thorley; brothers James Mock and Alton Mock of Valdosta, GA; sister, Anita Mock of Valdosta, GA. She is survived by her son, Eric (Ann) Mott of Alachua, FL; her daughters, Libby (Tom) Thomas of Murphy, NC and Carol (Nick) Rhine of Alachua, FL; and daughter-in-law, Bonnie (Larry) Mott of Gainesville, FL; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; her sister and brother, Gwen and Charles Mock of Valdosta, GA. Funeral Services will be held Friday December 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, 404 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL, with Pastor Greg Magruder officiating. The family with receive friends an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Central. A Celebration of Life will be held for her many friends and family in Murphy, NC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorials to Good Shepherd, 125 Medical Park Lane, Suite H, Murphy, NC 28906.

Eva Louise Mock Mott

October 17, 1926 - December 21, 2016