Dr. Elaine L. Hajosy

We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. Elaine Hajosy on February 17, 2021, after an extended illness. Dr. Hajosy is survived by her adoring family, including three children, Louis Stephen Hajosy III of Athens, GA; Alison Grace Hajosy Land of Chester,VA; and Cristina Elizabeth Hajosy of Canton, MA; a sister, Rebecca Langdon of Rutland, VT; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Her ashes will join those of her deceased daughter, Nicole Elaine Hajosy Dellis (1965–2013), in St. Peter's Memory Garden. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fifth Avenue Nursing Home, 505 North 5th Ave., Rome, GA 30161 and Heyman HospiceCare at Floyd, 420 E. 2nd Ave., Suite 105, Rome, GA 30161.

Born on January 21, 1936, in Milledgeville, Georgia, to Inez and Talmadge Langdon, Elaine spent most of her childhood on a series of family-owned farms across central Georgia. At thirteen, she was playing piano and organ for her church and at area tent revivals. By high school, teaching piano lessons helped with savings for future college expenses. Her love of music and the arts continued throughout her life and was shared with her children.

Elaine graduated from Georgia State College for Women (Milledgeville, Georgia) and the Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA). Her career as an anesthesiologist spanned four decades, during which she raised four children while balancing the rigors of being a female doctor in a profession dominated by men.

She had amazing creativity and style. From thematic birthdays and elegant dinner parties, to extravagant Easter baskets, to her flair for gift-wrapping, she made it all special. She was a connoisseur of fine wines and gourmet cooking who viewed the table as a way to connect with family and loved ones.

Rest in peace, Mom.