Celebrating the life of
Eleanor Berty White
June 09, 1919 - January 19, 2015
Eleanor B. White
Eleanor Berty White, 95, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Oceanside Nursing Home.
She was born in Falls Creek, PA, a daughter of the late Celeste H. and Alelia (Turner) Berty. She was the sister of the late Norman, Arthur, Maurice, Allen, Emma, Ethel and Edith.
Eleanor moved to Savannah in the late 40s and worked for the CDC on Oatland Island. Later she returned to Pennsylvania and lived in the Pittsburgh, PA area for many years. She attended Central Presbyterian Church in McKeesport, PA and was active in the Women’s Club there. She also worked as the church secretary at Central Presbyterian Church and was a Girl Scout leader. Later in life, she moved to Pompano Beach, FL to enjoy the warmer weather and play more golf. She attended Christ Methodist Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she was an active member of the Wesley Group and United Women’s Fellowship. She worked in the church office at Christ Methodist Church, where in addition to secretarial duties; she was responsible for publishing the weekly bulletins. She moved to the Savannah area in 2005 to be closer to her daughter and son-in-law. She lived at Summer Breeze and attended the Wilmington Island United Methodist church where she was active as a volunteer until her health began to fail.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Ason of Tybee Island, grandsons David and Christy Ason of Tybee Island and Brandon Ason and Karen Lyle of San Francisco, CA. She is also survived by three great grandchildren, Lauren, Jenna and Trey Ason and sister Evelyn Kunze of Texas and a large number of nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service to honor her life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer Association.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
My sincere condolences to the family during this time of bereavement and may the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at Revelation 21:3,4
- Henry, lawrenceville, GA
Susan, Dave and all the Ason Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. We hope that your loving memories and knowing that her struggles have ended and she is at peace will bring you comfort. Much love is sent your way.
- Georgia & Julio Duran, Lake Worth, Florida
Such wonderful memories we have of your Mom. She was always such a sweet kind person and loved by her friends and family. Susan and David you have been so wonderful, taking care of her with love, respect and honor. She was blessed to be around her family that loved her so much. Be comforted knowing she has found peace. Love, Frank and Judy
- Frank and Judy Kuchera, Washington, PA
A wonderful tribute, very nice!
- Dave Ason, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Susan, What a lovely picture of your Mom, bringing back good memories and her beautiful, long life. Her legacy lives on in you, in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. What a blessing. May she rest forever in God's loving arms. Love, Holly & Ron
- Ron & Holly Irwin, Atlanta, GA
My sincere condolences to the family during this time of bereavement and may the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at Revelation 21:3,4
- Henry, lawrenceville, GA
Susan, Dave and all the Ason Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. We hope that your loving memories and knowing that her struggles have ended and she is at peace will bring you comfort. Much love is sent your way.
- Georgia & Julio Duran, Lake Worth, Florida
Such wonderful memories we have of your Mom. She was always such a sweet kind person and loved by her friends and family. Susan and David you have been so wonderful, taking care of her with love, respect and honor. She was blessed to be around her family that loved her so much. Be comforted knowing she has found peace. Love, Frank and Judy
- Frank and Judy Kuchera, Washington, PA
A wonderful tribute, very nice!
- Dave Ason, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Susan, What a lovely picture of your Mom, bringing back good memories and her beautiful, long life. Her legacy lives on in you, in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. What a blessing. May she rest forever in God's loving arms. Love, Holly & Ron
- Ron & Holly Irwin, Atlanta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
