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Celebrating the life of
Helen Lyons Laird
April 14, 1926 - August 07, 2024
Helen Lyons Laird was born to Eternal life on August 7, 2024, at Azalealand Skilled Nursing Facility in Savannah, GA.
Helen was born in Augusta, Georgia, on April 14, 1926, to Margaret McTeer Lyons and William A. Lyons. She was the eldest of seven children.
Helen was a 1944 graduate of Mount Saint Joseph High School in Augusta. During World War II, she worked at Fort Gordon-Augusta. Helen met Robert M. Laird on Tybee Island, and they were married on October 27, 1951, at St. Mary’s on the Hill Catholic Church in Augusta. They were married for 43 years.
Helen was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife who prioritized family and faith her entire life. She was a faithful communicant of St. James Catholic Church for 63 years. Her volunteer work was very important to her, as evidenced by the charitable work she did with many organizations over the years.
Helen is predeceased by her husband, Donald; brothers, Billy and Alfred Lyons; sister-in-law, Carolyn Lyons; and brothers-in-law, Ed Welch and Phil Jardina.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen Moses (Tom); sons, Robert M. Laird, Jr. (Dede) and Michael J. Laird (Diane); grandchildren, Katie Brown (Jay Whittle), Kevin Laird (Dana), Sarah Moses, and Dylan Moses; as well as ten great-grandchildren.
Helen is also survived by her two sisters, Marguerite Welch, and Angela Jardina; and two brothers, Bernard Lyons and Matthew Lyons, CSC.
A Rosary service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Visitation will follow from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at St. James the Less Catholic Church with The Very Reverend Daniel F. Firmin celebrating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Helen’s memory to Little Sisters of the Poor, Sacred Heart Capital Campaign, 1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604-1218.
Mrs.Laird…wow, many,many memories (my high school years). You did NOT go to the Laird’s house for delicious snacks…or lax rules….I always loved Mrs Laird…and over all these years, she always had a smile for me…the last time I saw Mrs Laird…was about a year ago, sadly, and she gave me the same beautiful smile! May Mrs Laird, rest in peace and enjoy her heavenly reunion with Mr Laird!!
- Maureen O’Connor Simmons, Savannah, GA
SYMPATHY TO THE LAIRD FAMILY. MY DAD WORKED WITH MR.LAIRD FOR MANY YEARS AT SOUTHERN NITROGEN .COMPANY.
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah, GA
A candle has been lit!
I'm going to miss you forever. Even though we lived states away my soul was always connected to yours and my heart had always stayed there with you. I'd give anything to give you one last hug and tell you that I love you but knowing that you're back home with grandaddy gives me peace. I'll see you later granny.
- Sarah Moses (Granddaughter), Austin, Tx
My thoughts and prayers for the family. May she Rest in Peace.
- Brian O'Neal, Savannah, Georgia
Sending my deepest sympathy to the entire Laird family. May she rest in peace.
- Jan Holland Ethridge, Alpharetta, Ga
My deepest condolences and prayers for all.
- Mary Gene Murphy Sikes, Savannah , Georgia
Michael, Helen, and Robert, May our Lord bring all of you great comfort in your time of mourning. My heart is always warmed by the great memories of all of the wonderful families of Mayfair, and your family, led by your mom and dad, are a permanent fixture in those memories! May the Good Lord continue to bless all of you!
- Brian Welch, Odessa, FL
Mike, condolences on your Mom's passing. Lisa & I have you and your family in our payers.
- Lisa & Tommy Butler, TYBEE ISLAND, GA
Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
- Theresa Carmichael, Savannah, Ga
Ms Helen will be in my heart always. Her love for the Lord in the Eucharist inspired me to go with her and Ms Sara Haddad to Adoration at St James Church on Thursdays all those years we lived in Mayfair. My condolences to her family. Sonia Carbonell. California
- Sonia Carbonell, Fairfield, California
Robert, My condolences on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.
- MIKE OVERSTREET, MARIETTA, GA
A candle has been lit!
Mike & Diane - I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Nancy McGinn Fucci, Savannah, Ga
Mike, Diane & family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember her fondly at St. James Catholic Church. May perpetual light shine upon her and may she rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lynn O’Hayer Sims
- Lynn O’Hayer Sims, Statesboro, GA
To the Laird family, I send my deepest sympathy & condolences for the loss of your lovely mother, Helen. God bless.
- Carolyn Sheehan , Tybee Island, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Rosary
- 5:00 p.m. on Mon, August 12, 2024
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Mon, August 12, 2024
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Mass of Christian Burial
- 10:30 a.m. on Tue, August 13, 2024
- St. James the Less Catholic Church
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8412 Whitefield Avenue (map)
Savannah GA 31406
- Burial
- on Tue, August 13, 2024
- Catholic Cemetery
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1420 Wheaton St. (map)
Savannah GA 31401