Celebrating the life of
Mary Louise Brunson Claiborne
February 16, 1918 - September 02, 2016
Mary Louise Brunson Claiborne
Mary Louise Brunson Claiborne 98; widow of Jord Benton Claiborne, passed away on Friday September 2, 2016 at home under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. Mrs. Claiborne was born on February 16, 1918 in Brunson, SC to the late Thaddeus Walter Brunson and Inez Folk Brunson. She was raised in Brunson, SC and graduated from Brunson High School at 16 in 1934. She moved to Savannah when she was about 20 years old. She performed secretarial work for numerous offices around Savannah through the years.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Savannah where she served as a lifetime deacon, being one of the first two females appointed to this position. She touched the lives of countless children as a Sunday school teacher. She was an avid reader, enjoyed needlework, and was a lifelong sports enthusiast. She was a member of the Grace and Glory Mission group and volunteer at Emmaus House.
The family would like to give special thanks to the following for all they've done in the last couple of years: Annie, Gwen, and all of the caring Hospice staff especially Liz, Pat, Nyree, Kim and Sally.
Preceded by her parents, husband, brothers Walter (Berta) & Jack Brunson, and son-in-law Robert T. Thompson Jr.
Survivors include her daughter Annette C. Thompson of Tybee Island; granddaughter Felicia L. Thompson of Ashburn, Va; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Robert Theron "Trey" Thompson III and Erin D. Thompson of Tybee Island; and great-granddaughters Macy M. Thompson and Brooke E. Thompson of Tybee Island. Many neices and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, with funeral service at 2:30pm. Burial will follow the funeral at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice Savannah Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
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I am so sorry for your loss! I found this scripture at Revelation 21:3,4 encouraging, I hope it helps you and your family as well. Jehovah's witnesses
- Kelly , savannah, ga
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Jehovah's Witnesses , Pooler, Ga
Annette, Your Mom was such a wonderful lady.....always made me feel welcome.I'll pray for her.
- Gene Hahne, Richmond Hill,
Annette, Your Mom was such a wonderful lady.....always made me feel welcome.I'll pray for her.
- Gene Hahne, Richmond Hill,
Trey, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Sandy & Cecilia Downs, Tybee Island , GA
I send my deepest condolences.
- Wayne Nelson, Lovettsville, VA
Felicia and family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
- Tony and Eileen McMaster, Frederick, MD
My condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God grant you comfort in your moments of sorrow and peace in your times of unrest.
- Irene Brodley, Louisville, KY
Meesie ( my birthday twin) brought joy to me every time I had the pleasure of her company. She was a sweet, gracious lady, and I will miss her.
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Dear Annette, I have such pleasant memories of your mother. She always had such a beautiful smile and a kind word. She has touched many lives during her life span. Cherish your memories. You have been such a caring daughter and example of your love for her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
- Louise G. Ferguson, Savannah, Ga.,
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I have such wonderful memories of spending many summers at 2265 Mason Drive at my grandparents (Lacy and Claudine Williams) and always feeling so loved by the best neighbors anybody could have...Meezie...seems like just yesterday we were all at the corner sharing goodtimes. I can only imagine my grandma and Meezie catching up on the latest in Heaven......thank you the wonderful memories ..love to the family!
- Terri Ray (Freddie's daughter), ,
Plz helpe me 00306951032078
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- Umar femly, Pak,
I am so sorry for your loss! I found this scripture at Revelation 21:3,4 encouraging, I hope it helps you and your family as well. Jehovah's witnesses
- Kelly , savannah, ga
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Jehovah's Witnesses , Pooler, Ga
Annette, Your Mom was such a wonderful lady.....always made me feel welcome.I'll pray for her.
- Gene Hahne, Richmond Hill,
Annette, Your Mom was such a wonderful lady.....always made me feel welcome.I'll pray for her.
- Gene Hahne, Richmond Hill,
Trey, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Sandy & Cecilia Downs, Tybee Island , GA
I send my deepest condolences.
- Wayne Nelson, Lovettsville, VA
Felicia and family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
- Tony and Eileen McMaster, Frederick, MD
My condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God grant you comfort in your moments of sorrow and peace in your times of unrest.
- Irene Brodley, Louisville, KY
Meesie ( my birthday twin) brought joy to me every time I had the pleasure of her company. She was a sweet, gracious lady, and I will miss her.
- Cissy, ,
Dear Annette, I have such pleasant memories of your mother. She always had such a beautiful smile and a kind word. She has touched many lives during her life span. Cherish your memories. You have been such a caring daughter and example of your love for her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
- Louise G. Ferguson, Savannah, Ga.,
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I have such wonderful memories of spending many summers at 2265 Mason Drive at my grandparents (Lacy and Claudine Williams) and always feeling so loved by the best neighbors anybody could have...Meezie...seems like just yesterday we were all at the corner sharing goodtimes. I can only imagine my grandma and Meezie catching up on the latest in Heaven......thank you the wonderful memories ..love to the family!
- Terri Ray (Freddie's daughter), ,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
