Celebrating the life of
Ernestine Deal Sury
Passed away on May 24, 2025
Ernestine Deal Sury, 89, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Memorial Health. She was born in Darien, GA to the late Ernest and Alvie Jacobs Deal. She graduated from Darien High School and from Draughan’s Jr. Business College with an associate’s degree. She worked for Union Bag, and the Chatham County Board of Education where she was a school aid for special needs children. She also was a caterer, making wedding cakes. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Edwin A. Sury of Savannah, two daughters, Michaelene Sury of Athens, GA, and Elizabeth Barton (Barry) of Savannah, one son, Andy Sury (Mary Jane) of Savannah, grandson, Nash Barton of Memphis, TN, and granddaughter, Ryleigh Clarie Plumbley.
Remembrances may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or St. Vincent’s Academy.
A private family graveside will be held in St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Darien, GA.
Mrs. Sury loved her family, a good giggle, a good margarita, and especially her Fannie May Chocolate Candies.
We are truly sorry to hear of Ernestine's passing. Our sincere condolences to Ed who shared his life with his loving wife for 67 years, and all of her family whom she dearly loved. I will always remember her sweet smile.May God be with all of you at this sad time. Rest in peace Ernestine. Catherine & Gary Cooper
- Catherine & Gary Cooper, Savannah, GA
My deepest condolences
- Nancy Ingraham, Brentwood, TN
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family.
- Thomas Abram, Lawton , Oklahoma
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. Psalm 34:18a
- Lee & Jackie Steele , Walls, Ms
We loved you and will miss you Mrs Sury You were a special lady
- Erin McKaughlin Walling, Savannah , Ga
I wanted to send my love to you. You showed me nothing but your kind gentle loving heart. Will miss your smiling face, and your warm loving hugs. Thank you for coming into my life. You are missed and will always have a special place in my heart.
- Mary Sury, Savannah, Georgia
I wanted to send my love to you. You showed me nothing but your kind gentle loving heart. Will miss your smiling face, and your warm loving hugs. Thank you for coming into my life. You are missed and will always have a special place in my heart.
- Mary Sury, Savannah, Georgia
Our hearts are saddened and go out to the Sury family .Praying for peace in her memory . She was such a a lovely person,mother ,friend and dearly loved .
- Kerry Reardon, Mandeville, Louisiana
Ernestine was one of the kindest, sweetest humans on this Earth! She took care of her family without hesitation and was the literal glue for her immediate family and all of the many rings of our family tree. I know without any doubt that she raised the most incredible, kind-hearted, selfless son (my father-in-law and the grandfather to my girls) and she will live on in our hearts and everyone else with whom she came in contact.
- Heather Plumbley, Savannah, GA
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Ernestine was one of the kindest, sweetest humans on this Earth! She took care of her family without hesitation and was the literal glue for her immediate family and all of the many rings of our family tree. I know without any doubt that she raised the most incredible, kind-hearted, selfless son (my father-in-law and the grandfather to my girls) and she will live on in our hearts and everyone else with whom she came in contact.
- Heather Plumbley, Savannah, GA
Andy and Mary Jane, We are so sorry about the loss of Mrs. Sury. We know how much she meant to the both of you. Please know we are thinking of you and here if you need anything.
- Heitman Family , Savannah , Georgia
Andy and Mary Jane, Ray and I and family send you both and your family our deepest condolences and love. We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful Momma. May God grant you all peace during this difficult time.
- Ray and Katie Kobliski, Savannah, GA
Dear Uncle Ed and family, We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Ernestine's passing. She was so loved by all of us and made our lives so much better by just being in them. May God be with you in this time of sorrow, you are in our thoughts and prayers now and always. Love, Valentina & Bill
- Valentina M Knapp, Plainfield, IL
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Sending love and peace during this time. Your mom truly blessed those whose lives she touched.
- Kelly Kilpatrick Hunt, Savannah, GA
Mrs.Sury was always so nice and made me feel like a family member- from the moment we first met when her eldest daughter Michaelene and I were roommates in college. She always remembered me and my husband with cards at Christmas and on our anniversary. She will be so missed.
- Dee Stanfield , Macon, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- A Private Service Will Be Held