Celebrating the life of
Nancy Charmil Vetter
November 11, 1936 - October 16, 2014
Savannah- Nancy Charmil Vetter, 77, died Monday, October 6, 2014.
She was born November 11, 1936 in Miami, Florida and lived in Savannah for over fifty years. Charmil graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1953. She attended the University of Miami and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. After moving to Savannah she worked full time with Palmer and Cay, Inc. until her retirement in 2005. The company was instrumental in furthering her career education and in allowing her many opportunities with varied responsibilities. She was awarded Savannah Insurance Woman of the Year-1968 and Georgia Insurance Woman of the Year-1982.
Charmil served with the Independent Insurance Agents of Savannah, Inc. She was active at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Candler Hospital Auxiliary, Oglethorpe Business Professional Women’s Club, Insurance Women of Savannah and Leadership Savannah.
Charmil is survived by cousins Shirley Vetter Early, Helen Hayes Cobb Runninger and Felecia Henderson Rhoden, also her long-time friend, Bessie Yentzer.
Charmil dealt with many physical disabilities but was always inspiring to others with her kindness and her positive outlook on life.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Peter J. Hoffmann officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 W. 31st St., Savannah, GA 31401.
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Charmil was both friend and mentor to my late sister, Barbara Jones. They met in the early 1980s when Barbara moved home to Savannah to work in the insurance industry. She encouraged Barbara to continue her insurance education and was there when Barbara was named Savannah's Insurance Woman of the Year. I can't recall the year but it was a big deal, and Charmil was so proud of Barbara's honor. Charmil frequented my parents' home as a favored guest when they lived on East 56th Street. We enjoyed fun times and lively conversations around the kitchen table. Sadly, Barbara lost touch with her insurance coworkers about ten years ago when the early signs of dementia set in, becoming unable to work in a business office. Charmil was a fine, fine person.
- Julia Jones Williams, Savannah, Ga
I have taught over 61,000 students in my Insurance School. Charmil Vetter was one of the very first to give me a chance to build that company. I'll always love her for that and for being one of the classiest Ladies one could ever meet. I'll miss you, sweetheart. Brooksey
- Thom Brooks, Savannah, GA
I was sadden by the news of Charmil's passing. After hearing this news, I began to think back to the conversations my daddy, Aubrey Luther Hayes, Jr and I would have. Every week he would call me with family updates and these updates always include the GREAT conversations he and Charmil had. So, I believe Heaven is having a party and daddy's cousin is home!
- Abby Hayes Harding, San Antonio, Texas
My condolences on the passing of your loved one. The sting of death is so brutal and hard to bear, but know that the Almighty knows your sorrow and he has been very reassuring when he says that he will wipe the tears from all faces and death will be no more. Neither mourning, nor outcry, nor pain. Revelation 21:3,4
- Henry, lawrenceville, GA
Charmil was both friend and mentor to my late sister, Barbara Jones. They met in the early 1980s when Barbara moved home to Savannah to work in the insurance industry. She encouraged Barbara to continue her insurance education and was there when Barbara was named Savannah's Insurance Woman of the Year. I can't recall the year but it was a big deal, and Charmil was so proud of Barbara's honor. Charmil frequented my parents' home as a favored guest when they lived on East 56th Street. We enjoyed fun times and lively conversations around the kitchen table. Sadly, Barbara lost touch with her insurance coworkers about ten years ago when the early signs of dementia set in, becoming unable to work in a business office. Charmil was a fine, fine person.
- Julia Jones Williams, Savannah, Ga
I have taught over 61,000 students in my Insurance School. Charmil Vetter was one of the very first to give me a chance to build that company. I'll always love her for that and for being one of the classiest Ladies one could ever meet. I'll miss you, sweetheart. Brooksey
- Thom Brooks, Savannah, GA
I was sadden by the news of Charmil's passing. After hearing this news, I began to think back to the conversations my daddy, Aubrey Luther Hayes, Jr and I would have. Every week he would call me with family updates and these updates always include the GREAT conversations he and Charmil had. So, I believe Heaven is having a party and daddy's cousin is home!
- Abby Hayes Harding, San Antonio, Texas
My condolences on the passing of your loved one. The sting of death is so brutal and hard to bear, but know that the Almighty knows your sorrow and he has been very reassuring when he says that he will wipe the tears from all faces and death will be no more. Neither mourning, nor outcry, nor pain. Revelation 21:3,4
- Henry, lawrenceville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
