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Celebrating the life of
Deborah Irene Estrader
Passed away on July 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Irene Estrader announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the age of 89 years.
Deborah was preceded in death by husband Dr. Peter L. Estrader and loving parents Arthur and Alice Shaw.
Deborah is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Esther & Brad Waddell of Norcross, Georgia, her son Sean A. Friedman and 3 grandchildren, Daniel, Madeline and Rachel Friedman of Minnesota.
Deborah was a kind, loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend.
Among her achievements, Deborah is perhaps best known in the Savannah community for her undying passion to fight for the welfare of animals in need, which led to her creation of Save-A-Life, Inc. in 1967, an all-volunteer non-profit animal welfare organization which continues to this day to advocate for the prevention of overpopulation of companion animals through low-cost spaying and neutering assistance.
A memorial will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Home located at 7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah GA 31406.
(912) 352-7200.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Save-A-Life, Inc. https://www.savealifepets.org
A woman with a beautiful spirit.... She loved animals. I adopted several dogs from Save A Life... each was a special soul She did more good in Savannah than people will ever realize Thank You
- Karl L.Martin, Savannah, Georgia
Rest in Peace sweet Deborah. She gave us our first dog that she brought over from England in 1967 a Airedale name Honey. My first childhood dog I miss so very much. Prayers to her family and friends. She is an angel.
- Cara Shearouse Daughter of Patricia , Bloomingdale, GA
Debora was a wonderful person and did a lot for animal welfare
- Anthony M Alfonso , Savannah, georgia
Such a sweet woman! Dedicated to the lives of abandoned animals. Rest in peace Ms. Estrader!
- Lisa Davis, Rincon, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sun, September 08, 2024
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
