Celebrating the life of
Arbrea A. Vannatter
February 26, 1928 - March 24, 2015
Savannah- Arbrea A. Vannatter, age 87, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Leet, West Virginia daughter of Rev. Andrew and Tasney Skeens. Mrs. Vannatter was reared in Leet and moved to Savannah in 1971. For many years, she attended Lighthouse Baptist Church on Whitemarsh Island. She loved her family deeply and was totally devoted as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Vannatter, eight sisters and two brothers.
Surviving are her children, Yolanda (Michael) Mallory of Lake Mary, FL; Mary Alice (Robert) Templeton of Savannah; Michael D. (Carol) Frye of West Palm, FL; sister, Flaura Lambert of Savannah; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews to include a special niece, Escalene Basham of Barboursville, WVA.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, P.O. 13190, Savannah, GA 31416
I didn't know that aunt Arbrea had passed away. I am sorry to hear this. Uncle Bill was my dad's brother (Ezra Vannatter). May all your memories & pictures be a great comfort. My address is 321 N Wilbur, Apt 4, Spokane Valley WA 99206. I remember Aunt Arbrea & Uncle Bill before they left West Virginia. Somehow during the years I lost track of them.
- Cathy Vannatter Goerz, Spokane Valley , WA
I'm so very sorry about Mrs. Arbrea passing away. I loved her so much . She was the most kindest and soulful person I ever met. I'm so blessed to have met her and I am thankful to Jesus that he brought her into my life . She always cheered me up and made me feel better . She was a beautiful person inside and out . I'll never forget her and she'll always have a special place in my heart.
- Madison Poole, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. She is in heaven with all of her sisters, mom and dad and any friends gone before!!! Love all of u
- dannielle Maka, salt Rock, WV
Yolanda, Mary, Michael and Family, our love and prayers are with you. May God comfort each of you with His Loving Arms surrounding you with His strength and love as only He can give. You have the consolation of seeing your Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend again as Aunt Arbrea left each of you the most wonderful Gift you will ever receive and that is the assurance you can and will be reunited with her again. She had a great love for Jesus. I have precious memories of Aunt Arbrea and they will always be with me. We loved her. We love each of you too. May God be with you.
- Karen and Larry, Salt Rock, WV.
Dear Yolanda and family, my heart is saddened by the loss of your dear mother. God chose our mothers to be our angels to watch over us while we are on this earth. He chose a wonderful angel to be your mother. He knew the she would be a wonderful mother and rear her children to be as we would say in Georgia "Good people". This she did. Her work on earth is now done and God has called her back home to him. She is not gone. She will always be in your heart and you will carry her there until you meet her again in Heaven. She is in heaven with our heavenly father preparing her home for when her children come home too. I know this time is hard for you. I pray for peace and understanding for Yolanda and her family. God will hold you close, he promised to never leave us nor forsake and he hasn't. He is still holding you close. Always in my Prayers, Cynthia
- Cynthia Castillo, Orlando, FL
Yolanda and family, my condolences to the family. Know now that God has another Angel in Heaven to watch over you and your family. I wish you comfort in your hearts and may God bless you at this time. Your in my thoughts and prayers. "Peace is seeing a sunset and knowing whom to thank". Peace be with you.
- Cindy Owen, Casselberry, FL
Great Aunt Arbrea was such a wonderful lady and will be missed greatly. My condolences to all the family that were touched by her her huge heart and sense of humor. Will never forget the summers with you and Uncle Bill in Savannha and the fun we had. Always in my heart, Robin
- Robin Schram - Bernice & Bob Hatton's daughter, Waterford, MI
Dear Mary, Ylonda, and Michael: Our heart and prayers go up for you, for the loss of you dear mother. As you know, Aunt Arbrea was a very special aunt to us. I'm sorry that we wont be able to attend the funeral, as we're so tied up with my brother Conrad. Anyway, I know for sure that our loss is heaven's gain, and please remember, we get our strength from the Lord.. We love all of you, and may God Bless you through this difficult time.....Dennis and Alma
- Dennis and Alma Cummings, Richmond, ky.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Arbrea and her wonderful family. I fell in love with them and think of them as family. My sadness for the family can not be told in words. Arbrea will be so missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her. I know she is with the Lord and heaven will forever be a better place with our wonderful, funny, loving Arbrea. You are all in my thoughts and prayers forever.
- Stephanie Black, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Our Hearts are saddened with the lost of Ms. Arbrea ... but our Souls rejoice knowing that she is now with the Angels in Heaven .... To the family we pray for Peace in the mist of your emotional storm .... but are comforted with God's Amazing Grace .... Weeping may endure for a night ... But Joy comes in the Morning !!! Your church family & Friends at The Lighthouse
- Bobby R Awtrey, Savannah, Ga
I didn't know that aunt Arbrea had passed away. I am sorry to hear this. Uncle Bill was my dad's brother (Ezra Vannatter). May all your memories & pictures be a great comfort. My address is 321 N Wilbur, Apt 4, Spokane Valley WA 99206. I remember Aunt Arbrea & Uncle Bill before they left West Virginia. Somehow during the years I lost track of them.
- Cathy Vannatter Goerz, Spokane Valley , WA
I'm so very sorry about Mrs. Arbrea passing away. I loved her so much . She was the most kindest and soulful person I ever met. I'm so blessed to have met her and I am thankful to Jesus that he brought her into my life . She always cheered me up and made me feel better . She was a beautiful person inside and out . I'll never forget her and she'll always have a special place in my heart.
- Madison Poole, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. She is in heaven with all of her sisters, mom and dad and any friends gone before!!! Love all of u
- dannielle Maka, salt Rock, WV
Yolanda, Mary, Michael and Family, our love and prayers are with you. May God comfort each of you with His Loving Arms surrounding you with His strength and love as only He can give. You have the consolation of seeing your Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend again as Aunt Arbrea left each of you the most wonderful Gift you will ever receive and that is the assurance you can and will be reunited with her again. She had a great love for Jesus. I have precious memories of Aunt Arbrea and they will always be with me. We loved her. We love each of you too. May God be with you.
- Karen and Larry, Salt Rock, WV.
Dear Yolanda and family, my heart is saddened by the loss of your dear mother. God chose our mothers to be our angels to watch over us while we are on this earth. He chose a wonderful angel to be your mother. He knew the she would be a wonderful mother and rear her children to be as we would say in Georgia "Good people". This she did. Her work on earth is now done and God has called her back home to him. She is not gone. She will always be in your heart and you will carry her there until you meet her again in Heaven. She is in heaven with our heavenly father preparing her home for when her children come home too. I know this time is hard for you. I pray for peace and understanding for Yolanda and her family. God will hold you close, he promised to never leave us nor forsake and he hasn't. He is still holding you close. Always in my Prayers, Cynthia
- Cynthia Castillo, Orlando, FL
Yolanda and family, my condolences to the family. Know now that God has another Angel in Heaven to watch over you and your family. I wish you comfort in your hearts and may God bless you at this time. Your in my thoughts and prayers. "Peace is seeing a sunset and knowing whom to thank". Peace be with you.
- Cindy Owen, Casselberry, FL
Great Aunt Arbrea was such a wonderful lady and will be missed greatly. My condolences to all the family that were touched by her her huge heart and sense of humor. Will never forget the summers with you and Uncle Bill in Savannha and the fun we had. Always in my heart, Robin
- Robin Schram - Bernice & Bob Hatton's daughter, Waterford, MI
Dear Mary, Ylonda, and Michael: Our heart and prayers go up for you, for the loss of you dear mother. As you know, Aunt Arbrea was a very special aunt to us. I'm sorry that we wont be able to attend the funeral, as we're so tied up with my brother Conrad. Anyway, I know for sure that our loss is heaven's gain, and please remember, we get our strength from the Lord.. We love all of you, and may God Bless you through this difficult time.....Dennis and Alma
- Dennis and Alma Cummings, Richmond, ky.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Arbrea and her wonderful family. I fell in love with them and think of them as family. My sadness for the family can not be told in words. Arbrea will be so missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her. I know she is with the Lord and heaven will forever be a better place with our wonderful, funny, loving Arbrea. You are all in my thoughts and prayers forever.
- Stephanie Black, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Our Hearts are saddened with the lost of Ms. Arbrea ... but our Souls rejoice knowing that she is now with the Angels in Heaven .... To the family we pray for Peace in the mist of your emotional storm .... but are comforted with God's Amazing Grace .... Weeping may endure for a night ... But Joy comes in the Morning !!! Your church family & Friends at The Lighthouse
- Bobby R Awtrey, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

