Jane Raines Waitt

August 23, 1932 - November 15, 2020

Jane Raines Waitt, 88 of Summerville, wife of the late Rev. Bernett Monroe Waitt, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Summerville Community Hospice House. Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from 1 o’clock to 3 o’clock at Summerville Baptist Church 417 Central Ave, Summerville SC 29483. Her Funeral Service will begin at 3 o’clock. Burial to follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Summerville Community Hospice House 374 Myers Road Summerville, SC 29486 or Summerville Baptist Church 417 Central Ave. Summerville, SC 29483. Jane was born on August 23, 1932 in Columbia, SC daughter of the late Loyd William and Elizabeth Gardner Raines. She graduated from Furman University, Cum Laude, with a major in mathematics and was a member of the Furman Singers and the Math and Science Honor Society. Jane was also a charter member if the Alpha Tau Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teachers Sorority. She received her Masters from University of South Carolina. Jane was a retired teacher from Lamar High School and Summerville High School. After retiring she became Adjunct Math Professor at Charleston Southern University. Jane was a very active and long-time member of Summerville Baptist Church. Survivors are: three children: Thomas L Waitt (Kimberly)of Summerville, Richard M. Waitt (Michelle)of Ridgeland, and Rebecca W. Goretzka of Salemburg, NC; seven grandchildren: Jonathan Waitt (Kayla), Hanna Waitt Beckman (Brandon), Christopher Waitt (Ashton), Edward Goretzka, Kathryn Goretzka, Ashton Sobeck, and Morgan Sobeck; two great grandchildren: Audrey Beckman and Ruth Beckman; two nieces: Ann Sanderson and Gayle Bailey; nephew: William Bailey; great niece: Chloe Spivey; two great nephews: Jonathan Bailey and Jason Bailey. She was predeceased by one sister: Elizabeth Bailey. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.