Celebrating the life of
Mary Donaldson Brewton
May 08, 1931 - December 04, 2016
Mary Donaldson Brewton passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center.
Mary was born in Blackshear, GA on May 28, 1931 and was a long-time resident of Savannah. Most recently she lived in Savannah Commons but had been a resident of The Landings at Skidaway Island for more than forty years. Mary was an avid bridge player and achieved silver life master status. She was known for quick wit, her love of people and laughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Herman Benjamin Brewton, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Brewton Whitaker (Stuart); son, Ben Brewton, III; two grandsons, William Matthew Blood and Christopher Brewton; brother, William B. Donaldson (Pat); nieces, Lisa Donaldson Blackwood (Lincoln), Patty Donaldson Ragan (Danny), Sheila Baker Allen (Don); nephew, Thomas Baker (Kathy), as well as several great-nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mary will be laid to rest beside her beloved parents and sister in Blackshear Cemetery in Blackshear, Georgia.
Please accept our condolences on your loss. May you find peace and strength in Our Lord and comfort in your cherished memories.
- Peggy & Al Dixon, Jr., Richmond Hill, Ga
My condolences to the Brewton Family on the passing of your loved one. May fond memories of Mary linger in your hearts and may you find comfort in Our Lord Jesus promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death.
- Henry, , GA
There is no way to lessen the sorrow of losing so precious to you.But remember that those who knew Mary will always remember the way she could hold court and talk endlessly on any subject under discussion. We will miss her repartee. Bless you in your time of sorrow.
- Brent Anthony, Savannah, Ga
What a great person Mary was to me. She always said she was my second mother. We all loved her at the Harkins house. I know she is in heaven with Ben. She will be missed.Glad I knew her.
- Allen Harkins, Summerville, SC
Please accept our condolences on your loss. May you find peace and strength in Our Lord and comfort in your cherished memories.
- Peggy & Al Dixon, Jr., Richmond Hill, Ga
My condolences to the Brewton Family on the passing of your loved one. May fond memories of Mary linger in your hearts and may you find comfort in Our Lord Jesus promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death.
- Henry, , GA
There is no way to lessen the sorrow of losing so precious to you.But remember that those who knew Mary will always remember the way she could hold court and talk endlessly on any subject under discussion. We will miss her repartee. Bless you in your time of sorrow.
- Brent Anthony, Savannah, Ga
What a great person Mary was to me. She always said she was my second mother. We all loved her at the Harkins house. I know she is in heaven with Ben. She will be missed.Glad I knew her.
- Allen Harkins, Summerville, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
