Celebrating the life of
Mary Frances Masters Robertson
March 09, 1929 - July 13, 2015
SAVANNAH - Mrs. Mary Frances Masters Robertson, 86, died July 13, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Theodore Edward (Teddy) Masters and Mary Frances Jaugstetter Masters. Mrs. Robertson was born in Savannah on March 9, 1929. She attended Sacred Heart grammar school and was a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy, class of 1947. She attended Armstrong Junior College where she met her future husband, Michael S. Robertson, Sr.
Mrs. Robertson was a charter member of St. Joseph’s Hospital Pink Ladies, now known as the St. Joseph’s Auxiliary . She was also a member of the Windsor Forest Garden Club, Daughters of Ireland and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was active for many years in organizing and participating in the Mothers March for the March of Dimes until polio was eradicated.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Michael S. Robertson, Sr. and a special Aunt Josephine (Sis) Jaugstetter Gavin.
She is survived by her six children: Cornelia Dillon and her husband, Mike; Michelle Robertson; Felice Robertson; Michael S. Robertson, Jr. and his wife, Ginger; Ted Robertson and his wife, Karen; Denis Robertson and his wife, Teri. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Michael F. Dillon, Jr. and his wife, Alyce; Erin Bailey and her husband, Joe; Allison James and her husband, Jason; Eliza Stelljes; Padraic Robertson and his wife Emilee; Lee Robertson, Thor Robertson, Meghan Robertson, and Denis Robertson, Jr. She also has six great-grandchildren surviving: Brenden and Grace Bailey, Tristan and Eian Robertson, and Sam and Will Dillon.
She is also survived by first cousins: Jack Jaugstetter, Bob Jaugstetter, Pat Jaugstetter, and Bill Masters.
Visitation is set for Tuesday, July 14, 5-6:30PM followed by a 6:30PM Rosary Service at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 11:00AM at Sacred Heart Church, 1707 Bull Street with interment to follow at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park, 1600 Wheaton Street.
Remembrances may be made in Mrs. Robertson’s name to The Carmelite Monastery, 11 W. Back St. Savannah, Georgia, 31419 or the Humane Society For Greater Savannah, 7215 Salle Mood Drive, Savannah, Georgia, 31406.
Cornelia and Mike...was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
- RUTH FINCHER, SAVANNAH, ga
Mrs. Robertson was an amazing woman. We are praying for her and you all. Through the Holy Spirit we are with you.
- Charns family, Durham, NC
Ted & Karen, Sorry that we are unable to attend the celebration of your mother's life, just know that you and your faminly are in our thouhgts and prayers. lya
- Carl & Robin Roeder & Family, Savannah, GA
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. May the angels guide her gently home
- Angela Paul Watkins, Savannah, GA
Michelle and family, Mama Robertson was very special to us. May God comfort you all as your family moves forward without her. Hold on to all of the wonderful memories.
- Marilyn and Jeanie, Raleigh, NC
May God's love and compassion sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
- Charles and Cindy Leverette, Savannah, GA
Gil and I are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Robertson was a very special lady and will be missed. She is now a bright star in heaven. May our gracious and loving Father give you comfort now and forever. Patti
- Gil and Patti Grey, Dunwoody, GA
Ted and all of the family:We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.She will not be forgotten.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah , Georgia
My condolences to Ted and the Robertson family during this difficult time. May the lasting memories of your Mother's love bring you peace and comfort.
- Jemma Sherwood, Savannah, Ga
My condolences to Ted and the Robertson family. May the many memories of your Mother give you peace during this difficult time.
- Diane Butler, Savannah, GA
Cornelia and Mike...was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
- RUTH FINCHER, SAVANNAH, ga
Mrs. Robertson was an amazing woman. We are praying for her and you all. Through the Holy Spirit we are with you.
- Charns family, Durham, NC
Ted & Karen, Sorry that we are unable to attend the celebration of your mother's life, just know that you and your faminly are in our thouhgts and prayers. lya
- Carl & Robin Roeder & Family, Savannah, GA
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. May the angels guide her gently home
- Angela Paul Watkins, Savannah, GA
Michelle and family, Mama Robertson was very special to us. May God comfort you all as your family moves forward without her. Hold on to all of the wonderful memories.
- Marilyn and Jeanie, Raleigh, NC
May God's love and compassion sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
- Charles and Cindy Leverette, Savannah, GA
Gil and I are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Robertson was a very special lady and will be missed. She is now a bright star in heaven. May our gracious and loving Father give you comfort now and forever. Patti
- Gil and Patti Grey, Dunwoody, GA
Ted and all of the family:We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.She will not be forgotten.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah , Georgia
My condolences to Ted and the Robertson family during this difficult time. May the lasting memories of your Mother's love bring you peace and comfort.
- Jemma Sherwood, Savannah, Ga
My condolences to Ted and the Robertson family. May the many memories of your Mother give you peace during this difficult time.
- Diane Butler, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
