Eleanor G. Davault, 83, of North Liberty, passed away at 11:10 p.m. Nov. 27, 2007, in her daughter's Bremen residence following an illness.
She was born May 23, 1924, in Etna Green, to Clarence and Ola Guy Vining. On June 15, 1952, in Etna Green Methodist Church, she married Terry M. Davault, who died Nov. 12, 1984.
She lived in South Bend since 1953, coming from Etna Green. She graduated salutatorian from Etna Green High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from Manchester College. She began her teaching career at Cromwell High School. After moving to South Bend, she taught in the South Bend Community School Corp. at Greene Elementary School for 22 years, and retired from Forest G. Hay Elementary School in 1983. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, South Bend, and attended North Liberty United Methodist Church, where her daughter serves as pastor. She was active with Widow-to-Widow Association, where she served as chairman; taught at Forever Learning Institute; was a member of Daughters of American Revolution, Retired Indiana State Teachers Association and Retired St. Joseph County Teachers Association.
Surviving are two daughters, the Rev. Denise K. Davault (and spouse Eric) Gilbert, North Liberty, and Elaine Joyce Davault, Santa Rosa, Calif.; two foster grandchildren, Kayla Payne and Jesse Gidcumb; a sister-in-law, Doris Vining, Etna Green; three nephews; and a niece. She was preceded in death by twin daughters, Charlotte and Catherine, shortly after birth, and a brother, Lowell Vining, who died Feb. 11, 1992.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Grace United Methodist Church, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, South Bend, with the Revs. Marianne Chalstrom and David Harrold officiating. A graveside service and burial will follow at Etna Green Cemetery.
Calling is from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St., South Bend, and one hour prior to services Friday at the church.
