
Celebrating the life of
Martha Deal Horne
April 15, 1926 - March 07, 2025

Martha Deal Horne, 98, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Spanish Oaks Retreat. She was born April 15, 1926, in Bulloch County, GA to the late John Ewell Deal and Mabel Donaldson Deal. Mrs. Horne was of the Methodist faith. She and her husband Earlie built their family home on Tybee Island in 1965. She worked for over 20 years at Tybee Elementary School with “The Lunchroom Ladies”, Helen Wilson and Jean Stanley. After her retirement she worked for Chu’s on Tybee Island. Mrs. Horne was an avid gardener who loved the outdoors.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earlie M. Horne, Jr., brothers, Herman Deal, and Morgan Deal, and her grandson, Ray Piper.
She is survived by her son, Earlie M. Horne, III of Savannah, daughters Kim Hinely of North Carolina, and Margo Horne of Statesboro, her sister, Dorothy Greene, her brother, Ralph Deal, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Islands Chapel.
The Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Islands Chapel.
Burial will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Sharing our love for Martha with you, and celebrating her beautiful life. She will be missed greatly, but memories of her will live in our hearts forever. So thankful she is at peace in her eternal, Heavenly home.
- Dorothy Deal Greene, daughters, Cathy Van Dyken and Michele ver Beek, Miami, FL
Have not seen Martha for many years. Our Early and my husband played softball many years ago. My prayers for her family.
- Elsie Evans, Savannah, Georgia 31410

I attended Tybee Elementary from 1966 to 1971 (1st-5th grade). I remember Mrs. Horne as an amazing, wonderful, lovely, kind, and no-nonsense woman. She kept us in line in her lunchroom! My deepest sympathies and condolences to Earlie, Kim, and Margo. Your mother was, and will remain, a Tybee legend.
- Terri Brown Patillo, Savannah, GA
Sending love and many prayers of peace and comfort during this time.
- Heidi Deal Coble, Bobby & daughters Jena & Jada, Statesboro, Ga
Martha will be missed dearly. Thankful for all of the wonderful memories we have to remember her by….she lived a long and beautiful life.
- Ralph & Shirley Deal, Statesboro, Ga
All our love and prayers for you. I have such wonderful memories of Aunt Martha. It’s been an honor to have been a part of her family. May you find peace and comfort as you walk the days ahead. Love Dan and Michele
- Dan and Michele Ver Beek, Statesboro, GA
So sorry to hear of Aunt Martha’s passing. Such a long and beautiful life well lived. We are holding you close in our thoughts as you now walk through this life without her. May you find comfort in sweet memories and in knowing she is finally home.
- Holly Deal Waters & Family, Ellijay, GA
I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Horne at Tybee Cafeteria. She taught me how to make the best cinnamon buns on Tybee. Your Mom was a hard worker. Condolences to her children. Theresa Cannady
- Theresa Cannady, Tybee Island , Georgia
We are sending love and hugs for Margo, Kim and Earlie. I can’t help but smile when I think of Aunt Martha and Uncle Earlie together again.
- Anne Horne Welch, Deatsville, AL
I have fond memories of spending time at the Horne family home as a teenager on Tybee. My thoughts and prayers are with Kim and family. Rest in Peace Mrs. Horne.
- Glenda Fripp Griffin , Ft. Myers, Florida
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 10-11 a.m. on Tue, March 11, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
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4605 Hwy 80 East (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-898-0900
- Funeral Service
- 11:00 a.m. on Tue, March 11, 2025
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
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4605 Hwy 80 East (map)
Savannah GA 31410 - 912-898-0900
- Burial
- on Tue, March 11, 2025
- Bonaventure Cemetery
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330 Bonaventure Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-651-6843