Celebrating the life of
Katherine C. Chisholm
March 31, 1929 - February 01, 2016
Savannah, GA – Katherine Crutcher Chisholm died on February 1st, 2016 at her home in Vernonburg, surrounded by her family and devoted friends.
Katherine was born on March 31st, 1929, the daughter of Eleanor Henderson and Ralph Francis Crutcher. Katherine graduated from The Pape School and attended Randolph-Macon Women’s College in Lynchburg, VA, and graduated from the University of Georgia.
Upon her return to Savannah, Katherine worked for the Board of Education, and Savannah Bank & Trust. She met, and within three months married, the love of her life Frank Anderson Chisholm. They were devoted to each other for nearly 60 years.
Katherine was involved in many community activities. She was Past President of the Junior League of Savannah, the Savannah Home for Girls, the Candler Hospital Auxiliary, and the Board of Directresses of the Telfair Hospital. She was a 50-year member and Past President of the Trustee’s Garden Club. Deeply involved in historic preservation both locally and nationally, Katherine served on the board of Historic Savannah Foundation, the Massie Heritage Center, and as the Georgia Vice Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in Mount Vernon, VA. She was also a 50-year member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames, and a member of the board of the Louisa Porter Foundation.
Throughout her life she served Savannah Country Day School in a number of capacities including the Board of Trustees, and Chairman of the Annual Fund. Katherine was a member of the Independent Presbyterian Church for over 60 years, where she taught Bible School, was a member of the Tuesday Morning Circle, and lovingly decorated the sanctuary for many years.
Katherine enjoyed tennis, bridge, travel and arranging flowers. She shared her husband’s passion for Camellias, proudly wearing his prize winning blooms to parties. She was happiest when on the dock with her family enjoying freshly caught crabs. Katherine was an inspired and gracious hostess. She loved to entertain and was known by friends and family for her beautiful and festive table settings. Katherine’s greatest talent was the gift she had for making others feel special.
Katherine is predeceased by her husband Frank A. Chisholm, and her sister Frances Crutcher Foster. She is survived by her children; Andy Chisholm (Alice), Dolly Chisholm Sadler (Graham), Lee Merrick (Bob), Diane Middleton (Cord), and Marjie Batcheller (Chuck); her grandchildren, Kip & Jane Eliza Chisholm, Kate & William Sadler, Laurin Armfield & John Merrick, Cordy, Cam & John Middleton, Kelly Scanlon & Andy Batcheller; thirteen great-grandchildren, a brother-in-law, James G. Foster, Jr., a niece Eleanor Foster, and a nephew Jim Foster (Cathy).
The funeral service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Independent Presbyterian Church, 207 Bull Street, Savannah. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be sent to Savannah County Day School, 824 Stillwood Ave, 31419, or Independent Presbyterian Church, PO Box 9266, 31412.
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HODGSON CHAPEL
Mrs. Chisolm embodied all that was gracious about Savannah. She was a great lady full of wit and compassion for her family, friends and community. She will be sorely missed.
- Mccain, Kula, Hi
It was indeed a pleasure to know Mrs. Chisholm. Such a wonderful and gracious lady. Always with a beautiful smile and her beautiful camellias. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I know you will miss her.
- Mary Hagan, Savannah, ga
Katherine was such a kind, welcoming friend to me when I moved here in 1959 with my first husband, Gene. She will always represent the very best of beautiful Savannah to me - and I'm sure to all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her beauty - inside and out - just shown out! What a leader and what a Lady. Mary Lou Nuttall
- mary lou switzer nuttall, savannah, ga
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Chisholm had been a customer at our store from the beginning, 25 years ago. She was one of the sweetest people we've had the pleasure of meeting, and she always had a smile on her face. She will truly be missed.
- Vinay and Jyoti Patel, Savannah, GA
DOLLY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
- DR AND MRS ROBERT SIMMONS,JR, HINESVILLE, GA
---THE EPITOME OF A SOUTHERN LADY CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES
- KARL L. MARTIN, SAVANAH, GA.
Mrs Chisholm embodied all that is good about our community. Continually searching for the excellence in everyone she came in contact with. Thank you for sharing her with us.
- Wayne Aaron, Savannah, Ga
Jim Cox's mother was 98 when we moved to Savannah. Mrs. Lucy Pego told us of a classmate from her school days and that we should reach out to Mrs. Cheatham (Katherine's mother) ND Mrs. Chisholm. I recall entertaining them with Mrs. Cox within the first few months of Mrs. Cox's all too short time in Savannah. What. Delightful family. AOur condolences to Dolly and the whole family
- Cox-Melander, Savannah , Ga
I'm so sorry for your family's loss.. A beautiful soul, whom my mother, Martha Adams, considered one of her closest friend. I always so admired her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
- Tish rumsey, Watkinsville , Ga
Dolly, Andy, Lee, and family. As I read the obituary of your Mom, I noticed many similarities of our mothers. Interest in historic preservation, camellias, marrying men in the investment field, serving on the Board of Trustees at Country Day and activities in many other organizations. I know you will miss her but wow what a full life she led.
- Tricia Ray, Savannah, Ga
Such a special lady we feel honored to have know! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time!
- Kim and Sandy Dixon, Savannah , Ga
Andy and Dolly I am so sad for your loss. Your mom was one of my favorite ladies of Savannah. Many memories of her sweet and always happy presence at church and bridge and Oglethorpe Club. Definitely enjoyed knowing both of your parents as I grew up. May God's peace be with you at this time. Marian
- Marian Maner Castillo, Grovetown, Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with the family on the death of this gracious, beautiful lady! Katherine certainly left her mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her!
- Susan Dailey , Savannah, GA
Sandra Haile Thompson.This gracious lady will be missed.Prayers are with your family.
- Sandy Thompson, Savannah, Ga
Sandra Haile Thompson.This gracious lady will be missed.Prayers are with your family.
- Sandy Thompson, Savannah, Ga
Dolly and Graham and family: We are very saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. You will all be in our thoughts.
- Tony Pizzo and the staff of Ships of the Sea Museum, Savannah, Ga
Praying for comfort in thi time of loss
- Randy & Debby Warner, Savannah, GA
I didn't get to spend as much time with Katherine as I did with some of the other great Savannah ladies, but every minute that I did spend with her was filled with her special sparkle. I will miss her.
- Shannon Wagoner, West Palm Beach, FL
I am so sadden by this wonderful woman's passing. Warm, funny, and gracious--I was blessed to spend time with her family when I was a boy as Andy's good friend. Such a wonderful spirit, and no doubt to be carried on by her children and grandchildren. Love and sympathy to Andy and Dolly and their families.
- Mac Gordon, Albany, NY
A beautiful woman who raised a beautiful family. It was just such an honor to have been associated with Katherine...she made me feel like one of her own. Her reflection is forever in Dolly and Andy and her legacy is pure. She will be missed by many.
- Woody Morrison, New Orleans, LA
In addition to being the quintessential Savannah hostess, it would be impossible to imagine a more kind and caring person. She and her husband Frank were our friends and neighbors in Vernonburg since 1958. She will be missed by all who knew her.
- Bill Rockwell, Athens, GA
A wonderful lady married to a wonderful gentleman...May they now rest in peace.... together.
- Tom Batcheller, Sioux Falls, SD
We are very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Chisholm was a very good customer of ours for years. We will miss her smile and kind words.
- Russo's Seafood Family and employees, Savannah, GA
Dolly, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Monica Howard
- Monica Howard, Glennville, GA
Dolly, Andy, and families, God bless you guys as you mourn the loss of your mother. May God give you all a peace and comfort that only He can during such times. She certainly had a gift for making everyone feel special and she is now welcome by her Lord.
- Dickey & Jennie Best, Savannah, GA
My sympathies and prayers are with you. Katherine was a true Southern lady. She was someone I always wanted to emulate. I loved running into her, talking with her, enjoying her warmth and passion for life. God bless all of you.
- Leigh Gordon Ashman, Savannah, GA
Katherine Chisholm was truly one of Savannah's iconic grande dames--a quintessential Southern lady of faith who personified charm, refinement, and a portrait of all the best qualities I can imagine being found in a single individual. In addition to being a dear friend, Katherine was a long-time mentor of mine, and I will forever remember her with love and appreciation.
- Maxine Pinson, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Chisolm embodied all that was gracious about Savannah. She was a great lady full of wit and compassion for her family, friends and community. She will be sorely missed.
- Mccain, Kula, Hi
It was indeed a pleasure to know Mrs. Chisholm. Such a wonderful and gracious lady. Always with a beautiful smile and her beautiful camellias. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I know you will miss her.
- Mary Hagan, Savannah, ga
Katherine was such a kind, welcoming friend to me when I moved here in 1959 with my first husband, Gene. She will always represent the very best of beautiful Savannah to me - and I'm sure to all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her beauty - inside and out - just shown out! What a leader and what a Lady. Mary Lou Nuttall
- mary lou switzer nuttall, savannah, ga
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Chisholm had been a customer at our store from the beginning, 25 years ago. She was one of the sweetest people we've had the pleasure of meeting, and she always had a smile on her face. She will truly be missed.
- Vinay and Jyoti Patel, Savannah, GA
DOLLY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
- DR AND MRS ROBERT SIMMONS,JR, HINESVILLE, GA
---THE EPITOME OF A SOUTHERN LADY CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES
- KARL L. MARTIN, SAVANAH, GA.
Mrs Chisholm embodied all that is good about our community. Continually searching for the excellence in everyone she came in contact with. Thank you for sharing her with us.
- Wayne Aaron, Savannah, Ga
Jim Cox's mother was 98 when we moved to Savannah. Mrs. Lucy Pego told us of a classmate from her school days and that we should reach out to Mrs. Cheatham (Katherine's mother) ND Mrs. Chisholm. I recall entertaining them with Mrs. Cox within the first few months of Mrs. Cox's all too short time in Savannah. What. Delightful family. AOur condolences to Dolly and the whole family
- Cox-Melander, Savannah , Ga
I'm so sorry for your family's loss.. A beautiful soul, whom my mother, Martha Adams, considered one of her closest friend. I always so admired her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
- Tish rumsey, Watkinsville , Ga
Dolly, Andy, Lee, and family. As I read the obituary of your Mom, I noticed many similarities of our mothers. Interest in historic preservation, camellias, marrying men in the investment field, serving on the Board of Trustees at Country Day and activities in many other organizations. I know you will miss her but wow what a full life she led.
- Tricia Ray, Savannah, Ga
Such a special lady we feel honored to have know! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time!
- Kim and Sandy Dixon, Savannah , Ga
Andy and Dolly I am so sad for your loss. Your mom was one of my favorite ladies of Savannah. Many memories of her sweet and always happy presence at church and bridge and Oglethorpe Club. Definitely enjoyed knowing both of your parents as I grew up. May God's peace be with you at this time. Marian
- Marian Maner Castillo, Grovetown, Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with the family on the death of this gracious, beautiful lady! Katherine certainly left her mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her!
- Susan Dailey , Savannah, GA
Sandra Haile Thompson.This gracious lady will be missed.Prayers are with your family.
- Sandy Thompson, Savannah, Ga
Sandra Haile Thompson.This gracious lady will be missed.Prayers are with your family.
- Sandy Thompson, Savannah, Ga
Dolly and Graham and family: We are very saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. You will all be in our thoughts.
- Tony Pizzo and the staff of Ships of the Sea Museum, Savannah, Ga
Praying for comfort in thi time of loss
- Randy & Debby Warner, Savannah, GA
I didn't get to spend as much time with Katherine as I did with some of the other great Savannah ladies, but every minute that I did spend with her was filled with her special sparkle. I will miss her.
- Shannon Wagoner, West Palm Beach, FL
I am so sadden by this wonderful woman's passing. Warm, funny, and gracious--I was blessed to spend time with her family when I was a boy as Andy's good friend. Such a wonderful spirit, and no doubt to be carried on by her children and grandchildren. Love and sympathy to Andy and Dolly and their families.
- Mac Gordon, Albany, NY
A beautiful woman who raised a beautiful family. It was just such an honor to have been associated with Katherine...she made me feel like one of her own. Her reflection is forever in Dolly and Andy and her legacy is pure. She will be missed by many.
- Woody Morrison, New Orleans, LA
In addition to being the quintessential Savannah hostess, it would be impossible to imagine a more kind and caring person. She and her husband Frank were our friends and neighbors in Vernonburg since 1958. She will be missed by all who knew her.
- Bill Rockwell, Athens, GA
A wonderful lady married to a wonderful gentleman...May they now rest in peace.... together.
- Tom Batcheller, Sioux Falls, SD
We are very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Chisholm was a very good customer of ours for years. We will miss her smile and kind words.
- Russo's Seafood Family and employees, Savannah, GA
Dolly, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Monica Howard
- Monica Howard, Glennville, GA
Dolly, Andy, and families, God bless you guys as you mourn the loss of your mother. May God give you all a peace and comfort that only He can during such times. She certainly had a gift for making everyone feel special and she is now welcome by her Lord.
- Dickey & Jennie Best, Savannah, GA
My sympathies and prayers are with you. Katherine was a true Southern lady. She was someone I always wanted to emulate. I loved running into her, talking with her, enjoying her warmth and passion for life. God bless all of you.
- Leigh Gordon Ashman, Savannah, GA
Katherine Chisholm was truly one of Savannah's iconic grande dames--a quintessential Southern lady of faith who personified charm, refinement, and a portrait of all the best qualities I can imagine being found in a single individual. In addition to being a dear friend, Katherine was a long-time mentor of mine, and I will forever remember her with love and appreciation.
- Maxine Pinson, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
