Celebrating the life of
Cynthia Robertson Russom
February 08, 1934 - October 28, 2016
Cynthia Robertson Russom
Cynthia Robertson Russom, 82, died Friday, October 28, 2016. The Savannah native was a 1951 graduate of Savannah High School. She attended Sophie Newcomb Women’s College at Tulane University, transferring to the University of Georgia after 2 years. She graduated from UGA with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Following graduation, she married Bo Russom in 1954.
She traveled to many locations as Bo was transferred with his job, finally returning to Savannah in 1985.
For many years she was an elementary school teacher in some of the cities where they lived. Upon returning to Savannah she taught at Pooler Elementary and Calvary Day School. She was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Berean Sunday School Class. She also served as a Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years. She was an active member of Community Bible Study and Bible Study Fellowship. She was also an active volunteer with Hospice Savannah for many years.
Surviving are her husband, Kevin “Bo” Russom, of Savannah, two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Russom Swan, of Atlanta, and Mrs. Leslie Russom Edmond (Charles), of Atlanta, two sons, Kevin M. Russom, Jr. (Gail), of Savannah, and Mark R. Russom (Laurie), of Indianapolis, IN, ten grandchildren; Michael Russom, Daniel Willard, Stephen Swan, Robbie Swan, Matthew Edmond, Caroline Edmond, C.J. Edmond, Emma Russom, Jackie Russom, Henry Russom, two great-granddaughers, and one sister, Betty R. Thurber, of Bakersfield, CA.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, with burial in Forest Lawan Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church or Hospice Savannah.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Revelation 21:3,4
- Jehovah's Witnesses, Pooler, GA
Bo, Ben and I are so sad to hear of your loss. I have loved Cynthia as a sister since we were kids in school and think often of all the parties, dances, house parties at Tybee, bridge games, luncheons and just being silly together. Love and prayers to you and your family. Janet and Ben
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Bo , We are so sad to hear of your loss. we had no idea Cynthia was not well. I have loved her as
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Bo and Family, I remember with gratitude your's and Cynthina's love, support, and faithfulness to us and the church during our tenure there. My prayer for you is one of love, grace, and peace now and the days to come. Love, Mavis Trice and for Jim
- Mavis Trice, Macon, GA
Revelation 21:3,4
- Jehovah's Witnesses, Pooler, GA
Bo, Ben and I are so sad to hear of your loss. I have loved Cynthia as a sister since we were kids in school and think often of all the parties, dances, house parties at Tybee, bridge games, luncheons and just being silly together. Love and prayers to you and your family. Janet and Ben
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Bo , We are so sad to hear of your loss. we had no idea Cynthia was not well. I have loved her as
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Bo and Family, I remember with gratitude your's and Cynthina's love, support, and faithfulness to us and the church during our tenure there. My prayer for you is one of love, grace, and peace now and the days to come. Love, Mavis Trice and for Jim
- Mavis Trice, Macon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
