Eudeen Hamer-Mott, 66, passed away on August 8, 2014 at Florida Hospital Orlando. Born December 3, 1947 in Winona, Mississippi, she was the 8th of 10 children born to Willie and Classie Louise Whitehead-Hamer.
Eudeen grew up in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Gary Roosevelt High School in 1965. Throughout her childhood, Eudeen demonstrated the characteristics that helped everyone around her know that she was destined to do great works. The mere uniqueness of her name complemented the innate knowledge, skills and abilities that would mold her to become a great success – EUDEEN (emotionally intelligent; unwavering supporter; dedicated to excellence; eager to make a difference; empowering; and “no” was never the right answer).
Eudeen began working early in life. It was important for her to help provide financial support to her family. She worked a variety of jobs here and there, but after about five years of working as a secretary at United States Steel -Gary Works, Eudeen left that “good-paying” job at the steel mill to go to college, as she had a sound idea that she was to become a TEACHER. (No doubt, Eudeen was probably the oldest college freshman on the campus of Purdue University! No matter, she was a proud and persevering Boilermaker, determined to live her dream). Eudeen continued her studies at Indiana University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (1974) and a Master of Science in Elementary Education (1978).
Eudeen began working as a professional teacher in 1974. Her first assignment was at Edison Middle School in Gary, Indiana (1974 to 1978). She relocated to Florida working in Broward County Public Schools (1981 – 1990); Orange County Public Schools (1990-2010). For her exemplary dedication and professionalism, she was saluted as “Teacher of the Year”, Banyan Elementary School, 1983-84; “Teacher of the Year”, Windermere Elementary School, 1992-93); and while at Lakeville Elementary School, she was the recipient of the Disney’s Teacherrific Award in 1993 and again in 2000, along with several other phenomenal educators their spotlighted railroad museum. After more than 26 years of molding and mending minds, Eudeen retired while serving at Wolf Lake Elementary School in Apopka.
Eudeen was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Classie Hamer; her “big” brothers Joseph and Tom Hamer; and most recently, her “big” brother Charles Hamer (September 2013) and “big” sister, Virginia Louise Hamer-Edwards (July 2014).
Eudeen is survived by her spouse Clarence Mott of Apopka, Florida; her dogs Winston and Taylor, both of whom were like her children; her brother Willie Earl Hamer of Orlando, Florida; her sister, Barbara Robinson of Gary, Indiana; her brother Michael (Veronica) Hamer of Orlando, Florida; and her youngest sister, Carmen Maria Hamer of Apopka, Florida. Eudeen leaves to cherish her memory three loving sister-in-laws Eva, Yvonne, and Gail Hamer, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Mott had true compassion for her students, co-workers and friends. She dedicated herself to excellence and expected nothing less of others. She had a well-defined, purpose driven life and exercised her right to live her life on her “own” terms.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks for your prayers and support during a very difficult time. We sincerely appreciate your sentiments of love. We invite you to join us on Saturday, August 16, 2014 to celebrate Eudeen's life and encourage you to post pictures, write word of condolences or her obituary page. -“Clarence Mott and the Hamer Family
Gallery Exhibit “Eudeen’s Eulogy” 9:00 a.m.
Memorial Service 10:00 a.m.
Note: Immediately following the memorial service, the gallery displays will remain available for viewing until approximately 11:45 a.m., at which time the family will depart for food and fellowship at Magnolia Park (Pavilion #2), 2929 S Binion Road, Apopka, at 12:30 p.m.
"In remembrance of Mrs. Mott as a teacher and writer, please consider purchasing one of her self-published books. Her books may be purchased at the Trafford Publishing website (
www.trafford.com
), searching under her writer's name of Edeth Hamm. Her books include:
– "The McKinley Street Ghost" 2009
– "Parenting 101- Ten Throwback Steps to Raising a Responsible Child" 2006
– "The Antics of Addison and Winston from A-Z" 2004