Celebrating the life of
Mary Walker Whitcomb
January 11, 1951 - October 26, 2025
Mary Walker “Bebe” Whitcomb, 74, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Candler Hospital. She was born January 11, 1951, in Savannah to the late George Grey Walker, Sr. and Irene Stewart Walker. Bebe, as she was known to her family and friends was a member of Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church. She worked as the office manager for P&L Transportation, and later for Diamond Crystal Brands, in accounting and in the Human Resources Department.
She loved to cook, bake, and was an avid reader.
Surviving are her husband of 47 years, John C. Whitcomb of Savannah, two sons, Kenneth “Marty” Whitcomb (Michelle) of Savannah, and Jonathan Whitcomb of Kentucky. Also surviving are two grandsons, Christopher Whitcomb (Gabby) of Tampa, Florida, and Tripp Whitcomb (Jasmyn) of Atlanta, three great-grandchildren, Rowan, Canaan, and Holden, all of Tampa, Florida, her brother, John Walker (Marti) of Screven County, GA, and her sister, Katie Walker of Pooler, GA, and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Andy Meeker officiating. Inurnment will be in the church memorial garden. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Remembrances may be made to the Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church, 450 N. Cromwell Road, Savannah, GA 31410
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My sincere condolences to the family on your living mother promotion to Glory. She will be missed.
- Audrey Warner, Savannah, Georgia
Johnny and family my condolence's for the loss of BeBe. May she Rest in Peace and may God bring comfort to your family.
- Raleigh M Butch Ward, Richmond Hill, GA
My sincere condolences to the Whitcomb family. I pray for strength and comfort for you all at this time.
- Lari Lavigne, Savannah, GA
I am sorry to hear this. Bebe was a sweet , wonderful friend and co worker.
- Renae Garrett , Hartwell , Georgia
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So sorry to hear about BeBe. I remember her as a sweet person.
- Rocky Stewart, WADLEY, GA
as matriarch of the stewart family, i just want to acknowledge bebe's family members and let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. most of us have experienced the loss of a close family member and have gone through this grief process. i experienced a fall sunday and am not able to attend the funeral, but i will certainly be in prayer for the family. i am 86 years old and don't recover as soon as i used to in days gone by. sending my love to y'all. cousin bettilu.
- bettilu stewart smith, wadley, ga
Russ and are so sad to hear this. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Russ and Norma Prrry, Savannah, Ga
Russ and are so sad to hear this. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Russ and Norma Prrry, Savannah, Ga
We are thinking of you in this time of loss. We are praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time Cecil Jean and Noah Medina
- Jean Medina, Savannah, GA
Very sorry to hear of Bebe's passing.
- Gene Roy, Savannah, Georgia
John, Marty, and Jonathan, I am so sorry to hear of Bebe's passing. I'll be praying for comfort and understanding during this difficult time.
- Tony Atkins, Savannah, Georgia
Michelle and Family, My sympathy and condolences for your lost. Praying for comfort during this time.
- Michael Willis & HR team at Goodwill, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Thu, October 30, 2025
- Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church
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450 N. Cromwell Rd (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Thu, October 30, 2025
- Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church
-
450 N. Cromwell Rd (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-352-7200