HARRIETTE TUCKER ELROD Harriette Inez Tucker Elrod, age 85, of Williamston, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Rainey Hospice House with her family by her side. Born in Williamston, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Tucker, Sr. and the late Sue Brown Tucker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Elrod, Sr., who died in 2008. After graduating from Williamston High School, Harriette attended the University of Georgia where she served as the only female member of the Cavalry. She received her undergraduate degree from Winthrop College and earned her Master's degree from Furman University. She was a retired educator who taught many different grade levels in several schools in Mississippi and South Carolina , however her greatest passion was teaching history at the high school and Junior college levels. She was intensely interested in people's stories and was quick to recount interesting tales of local history. Harriette was currently serving as the Vice Regent of the Hudson Berry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also served as President of the United Methodist Women for the state of Louisiana as well as holding numerous other offices and appointments. Harriette had an unwavering trust in God and lived her life as a faithful servant and shining example of a Proverbs 31 woman. She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Robert F. Elrod, Jr. and his wife, Marya, of Franklin, TN; 2 daughters, Ida Sue Elrod of the home, and Frances Ann Mihalik and her husband, Joe, of Williamston; a brother, David D. Tucker of Rural Hall, NC; a sister, Mary Tucker McPhail of Anderson; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, Robert, Harriette was preceded in death by a daughter, Malinda Lou Elrod, and a brother, Harrison Tucker, Jr. Following a private burial, a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Harriette Elrod will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Rev. Perry Evatt officiating. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home following the service until 5 p.m. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Elrod may be made to Tamassee DAR School, 1925 Bumgardner Drive, Tamassee, SC 29686. Events Memorial service Saturday, January 10, 2015 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343