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Celebrating the life of
Jeannine "Neannie" Barefield
April 19, 1929 - January 07, 2025
Jeannine “Neannie” Barefield, 95, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, in Pooler, GA after a short illness. She was born April 19, 1929, in Savannah, GA to the late Tannie Alexander Barefield and Mildred Moore Barefield. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her younger sister Peggie Lane and her nephew Walter Arnsdorff. She graduated in 1947 from Commercial High School and then went on to work for Southern Bell Telephone Company for 42 years. She was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America. She had many canine companions all her life, and was very crafty, especially talented in embroidery and cross stitch. She also enjoyed working in her yard. Jeannine resided on Maupas Ave. for over sixty-five years where she loved sitting on her front porch talking to all her neighbors.
She is survived by her niece, Peggie Owen, her great-nephews Eddie Towson and Tannie and Will Arnsdorff, as well as Will and Tannie’s mother, Anna Arnsdorff.
A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
Remembrances may be made to Save-a-Life, (savealifepets.org).
Jeannie Barefield was a wonderful person who touched many lives. A client of ours since 2010, she was always so sweet and caring. Central Animal Hospital has made a donation to the Humane Society of Savannah in her memory.
- Central Animal Hospital , Savannah, Georgia
Peggy, although I did not know Neannie, you spoke of her often, I know how much she meant to you. Know I am thinking about you, let me know if there is anything I can do during this very difficult time. Judy
- Judith Braun, Savannah, Georgia
Condolences to you and your family. She was a joy and will be missed to our community.
- Eric Young and Family, Savannah, GA
Jeannine was one of a kind, her personality could light up room. I met Jeannine in 2012 while she was walking her dog corky along the side walk on Maupas Ave. I was just a renter at the time, than later became a home owner. Jeannine and I enjoyed each other company as we porch sat with our dogs, than later in life when I became mom to my son Gio. She always come over during holidays or birthdays, “I can’t stay long” but I always made sure she was invited to our specials occasions or just the random stops while porch sitting. I loved listening to her stories about life growing up in Savannah, the history of her home, of course the local gossip on the Maupas ave. I moved away from Savannah 2016, but I always made a point to stop by with my little boys and visit with her when we could. Each time, she couldn’t believe how big my boys had grown. We always took pictures of us on her beloved porch with her flowers. The last photo I have is from 2021. I always admired her, she was so independent, social, and out spoken. The things she would say, I would just laugh. Her soul was pure, she loved being known as the lady on the Maupas ave with the small dog who drove the PT cruiser. Jeannine, I will miss you, the memories with my boys with you and myself. I will always cherish forever.
- Danielle Orozco, Ft Myers , Fl
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Memorial Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Wed, January 15, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
