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Celebrating the life of
Janet Bowden Wilson
March 14, 1935 - December 26, 2024
Janet Bowden Wilson, 89, died peacefully with her family on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at The Marshes on Skidaway Island.
Janet was born in New York City, the eldest of two daughters of William Bowden and Bernice Davis Bowden of Greenwich, CT. She was educated at Andover Academy, Smith College, and Manhattanville College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology.
In 1964 Janet married Claude A. Wilson Jr. of Monroe, NC in Manhattan and they resided in Greenwich CT, until 1994 when they relocated to Savannah, GA.
Throughout her life, Janet was an active volunteer at the Live Oak Public Libraries, the Telfair Museum, the Davenport House and other public institutions. She also played tennis competitively throughout her life.
Janet is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Wilson of Brooklyn, son Marshall Wilson of Brooklyn, and sister Anne Morris of Palos Verdes, CA.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday January 18, 2024 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Skidaway Island.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you consider a donation to the Live Oak Public Library.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Sat, January 18, 2025
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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3 W. Ridge Road (map)
Savannah GA 31411
