Celebrating the life of
Wauwese NeSmith Turner
February 08, 1922 - July 10, 2016
Wauwese Nesmith Turner passed away on the morning of July 10th, 2016. The Bulloch County native lived in Savannah since 1939. She was the Bookkeeper at Adler's Dept. Store and Clarke's Block Company for many years. She was a member of Whitemarsh Island Baptist Church, a Charter Member of the Savannah Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, and the owner of Old Arch Antiques.
She was preceded in passing by her granddaughter, Jamie Melissa Coleman, and her sister, Lou Gillis. She is survived by two daughters, Myra Buskirk (Ron) of Ellabell and Lisa Milburn (Mike) of Bluffton, SC, and two grandsons, Ashton Folsom and Matt Coleman, both of Savannah.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. A private burial will take place in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be sent to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
She was a wonderful lady and loyal member of the friendship Sunday school class first Baptist of the islands teacher and friend Nell gay
- Nell gay, Savannah , Ga
Lisa and Myra I am so sorry to hear of Wauwese passing. I knew she was tired and not trying but I am so sorry. I loved to visit Wauwese and her family. She was proud of all of you. I enjoyed staying at the "Turner Hilton" so many times. Wauwese was very special to me. I met her through NAWIC and we spent many hours together remembering NAWIC Events. I loved her very much and all of my family does. She came to my Sister's wedding and my Sister came with me the last time we came to Savannah. I will certainly miss her very much. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
- Darline Johnson, Knightdale, NC
I will truly miss Wauwese. I loved traveling with her to NAWIC Conventions, Regional Meetings and Conferences. I remember we always had to go a few days early to take all the Grayline Tours that were offered. She loved NAWIC and enjoyed hosting the out of town members at the "Turner Hilton". She will be missed by all. Heaven definitely received another Angel!
- Anna Highsmith, Savannah, GA
I enjoyed talking to Wauwese at Sunday School at First Baptist Church of the Islands and later as her neighbor at Savannah Commons. She always had a cheerful disposition. She liked showing her photographs. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless!
- Gail Thurman, Savannah, GA
My mother, Katrena Nesmith Wilson, and Aunt Willa Mae Nesmith Lanier asked me to offer their condolences. They grew up near Wauwese's family in Nevils. Wauwese and my Aunt Willa Mae graduated from high school together in Nevils. Our thoughts are with her family.
- Kay Wilson, Savannah, GA
Wauwese was a kind hearted, fun-loving southern lady. She opened her home, dubbed The Turner Hilton by many NAWIC members, graciously to many through the years. You will be missed my friend by the many whose hearts you touched. Hugs and love to you Lisa. Your Mom was one of a kind.
- Mary Eagar, Montgomery, AL
Wauwese was a kind hearted, fun-loving southern lady. She opened her home, dubbed The Turner Hilton by many NAWIC members, graciously to many through the years. You will be missed my friend by the many whose hearts you touched. Hugs and love to you Lisa. Your Mom was one of a kind.
- Mary Eagar, Montgomery, AL
Wauwese was a kind hearted, fun-loving southern lady. She opened her home, dubbed The Turner Hilton by many NAWIC members, graciously to many through the years. You will be missed my friend by the many whose hearts you touched. Hugs and love to you Lisa. Your Mom was one of a kind.
- Mary Eagar, Montgomery, AL
I will always be thankful to Wauwese for taking me under her wing and introducing me to NAWIC and all the fun trips we took. She will be missed. Shera
- Bucky & Shera Floyd, Beaufort, SC
I was sorry to read that your Mother had passed. I knew her from Habersham House and loved being with her. She was so much fun and I appreciated her friendship so much. My thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
- Marjorie D. Jones, Vidalia, , GA
She was a wonderful lady and loyal member of the friendship Sunday school class first Baptist of the islands teacher and friend Nell gay
- Nell gay, Savannah , Ga
Lisa and Myra I am so sorry to hear of Wauwese passing. I knew she was tired and not trying but I am so sorry. I loved to visit Wauwese and her family. She was proud of all of you. I enjoyed staying at the "Turner Hilton" so many times. Wauwese was very special to me. I met her through NAWIC and we spent many hours together remembering NAWIC Events. I loved her very much and all of my family does. She came to my Sister's wedding and my Sister came with me the last time we came to Savannah. I will certainly miss her very much. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
- Darline Johnson, Knightdale, NC
I will truly miss Wauwese. I loved traveling with her to NAWIC Conventions, Regional Meetings and Conferences. I remember we always had to go a few days early to take all the Grayline Tours that were offered. She loved NAWIC and enjoyed hosting the out of town members at the "Turner Hilton". She will be missed by all. Heaven definitely received another Angel!
- Anna Highsmith, Savannah, GA
I enjoyed talking to Wauwese at Sunday School at First Baptist Church of the Islands and later as her neighbor at Savannah Commons. She always had a cheerful disposition. She liked showing her photographs. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless!
- Gail Thurman, Savannah, GA
My mother, Katrena Nesmith Wilson, and Aunt Willa Mae Nesmith Lanier asked me to offer their condolences. They grew up near Wauwese's family in Nevils. Wauwese and my Aunt Willa Mae graduated from high school together in Nevils. Our thoughts are with her family.
- Kay Wilson, Savannah, GA
Wauwese was a kind hearted, fun-loving southern lady. She opened her home, dubbed The Turner Hilton by many NAWIC members, graciously to many through the years. You will be missed my friend by the many whose hearts you touched. Hugs and love to you Lisa. Your Mom was one of a kind.
- Mary Eagar, Montgomery, AL
Wauwese was a kind hearted, fun-loving southern lady. She opened her home, dubbed The Turner Hilton by many NAWIC members, graciously to many through the years. You will be missed my friend by the many whose hearts you touched. Hugs and love to you Lisa. Your Mom was one of a kind.
- Mary Eagar, Montgomery, AL
Wauwese was a kind hearted, fun-loving southern lady. She opened her home, dubbed The Turner Hilton by many NAWIC members, graciously to many through the years. You will be missed my friend by the many whose hearts you touched. Hugs and love to you Lisa. Your Mom was one of a kind.
- Mary Eagar, Montgomery, AL
I will always be thankful to Wauwese for taking me under her wing and introducing me to NAWIC and all the fun trips we took. She will be missed. Shera
- Bucky & Shera Floyd, Beaufort, SC
I was sorry to read that your Mother had passed. I knew her from Habersham House and loved being with her. She was so much fun and I appreciated her friendship so much. My thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
- Marjorie D. Jones, Vidalia, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
