Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Peabody Johnson
November 16, 1932 - September 11, 2014
Savannah- Elizabeth (Peabody) Johnson, 81 died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at her residence at Buckingham South in Savannah, Georgia, after a brief illness.
She was born in Hanover, New Hampshire on November 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Daniel Putnam Peabody and Orline White Peabody. She was a member of the Hartford High School class of 1950 and earned an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1954. She was for many years a registered dietician. She lived with her late husband and family in many countries, including; England, France, Argentina, the Philippines, Zaire, South Korea, Kenya, and Japan. She returned to the United States with an abiding interest in the electoral process which she satisfied through membership and participation in the League of Women Voters. She was a member of Alpha Phi International and a long-time member of the New Hampshire chapter of the Daughters of Founders and Patriots. She delighted in learning about people and their families.
She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Richard Roswell Johnson and her twin sister, Carol Peabody Greenaway. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine West Johnson (Lisa McHam, MD) of Jamaica Plain, MA; son, Park Roswell Johnson (Laura Munitz Johnson) of Deerfield, IL; grandchildren, Lincoln Johnson McHam, Camille Bess Johnson, Abigail Roswell Johnson, Isabel Maren Johnson; brother, Daniel Putnam Peabody II of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; and nieces and nephews, Lynne Greenaway Holter of Victor, NY, Joan Elizabeth Pincott of Bluffton, SC, Daniel Robert Greenaway of Rochester, NY, and Daniel Putnam Peabody III, MD of Wooster, OH.
A graveside service will take place in Rush, New York at a later date.
Liz made provisions for donations to her favorite charities. In lieu of donations, please spend some time rekindling and strengthening relationships with friends and family.
Please sign our online guest book.
Dear Johnson Family, In sorrow, we mourn those lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around us. In sympathy, we reach out to those who grieve. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
- Roberto Pineda, Waltham, MA
I am so sorry for your loss death is a very hard thing to bear , But did you know that Bible holds out a hope for a resurrection for our love ones?Well it dose please read John 5:28,29 this scripture will give family comfort and hope. Again I am sorry for your loss.
- Mary cooper, Savannah, Ga
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Johnson family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the promise at Revelation 21:4 that sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Dear Johnson family , May the God of all comfort be with you at this most sad time. The time will come when God will " swallow up death forever" (Isaiah 25:8). With deepest sympathy.
- Judith Johnson, Greensboro, Gal
Dear Kit and Park, Forty two years ago we did not know it, but we had just started a lifetime friendship. Do you remember our weekly Sunday night pizza dinners? Your Mom instructed me that no matter how busy the GM schedule, Sundays should always be set aside for the children. Over the years, she shared many more nuggets of wisdom. She will be missed by so many. We are sad for you and for us, but happy for her that she is no longer fighting a body that became too weak to support her vivacious spirit. We send our love to you and your families. Gennie and Dale Hunter
- 1643 Bracken Rd. , Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302
I can't think of overseas life without recalling your delightful parents. We've had many wonderful meals and fun together over the bridge table for more than thirty years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann Olson Holly Springs, NC
- Ann Lennox Olson, Holly Springs, NC
We are sharing in the sadness of the loss of your wonderful mother and grandmother, but she and your Dad have left us with some of the happiest memories of a friendship of such longstanding , that those memories are always filled with their generosity of spirit, shared hours of great fun , peppered with so much laughter that any visit together was simply joyful, just being together again. these memories will be treasured, forever. Much love to you all, Judy, Clint Robins & family
- Judith & Clinton Robins, Rye, , NH
Mom you will truly be missed by many. Rest in Peace...Love Kit
- Kit Johnson, Jamaica Plain, MA
I'll miss you mom. Thanks for everything
- Park Johnson, Deerfield, IL
Dear Johnson Family, In sorrow, we mourn those lost. In gratitude, we embrace those around us. In sympathy, we reach out to those who grieve. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
- Roberto Pineda, Waltham, MA
I am so sorry for your loss death is a very hard thing to bear , But did you know that Bible holds out a hope for a resurrection for our love ones?Well it dose please read John 5:28,29 this scripture will give family comfort and hope. Again I am sorry for your loss.
- Mary cooper, Savannah, Ga
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Johnson family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the promise at Revelation 21:4 that sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Dear Johnson family , May the God of all comfort be with you at this most sad time. The time will come when God will " swallow up death forever" (Isaiah 25:8). With deepest sympathy.
- Judith Johnson, Greensboro, Gal
Dear Kit and Park, Forty two years ago we did not know it, but we had just started a lifetime friendship. Do you remember our weekly Sunday night pizza dinners? Your Mom instructed me that no matter how busy the GM schedule, Sundays should always be set aside for the children. Over the years, she shared many more nuggets of wisdom. She will be missed by so many. We are sad for you and for us, but happy for her that she is no longer fighting a body that became too weak to support her vivacious spirit. We send our love to you and your families. Gennie and Dale Hunter
- 1643 Bracken Rd. , Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302
I can't think of overseas life without recalling your delightful parents. We've had many wonderful meals and fun together over the bridge table for more than thirty years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann Olson Holly Springs, NC
- Ann Lennox Olson, Holly Springs, NC
We are sharing in the sadness of the loss of your wonderful mother and grandmother, but she and your Dad have left us with some of the happiest memories of a friendship of such longstanding , that those memories are always filled with their generosity of spirit, shared hours of great fun , peppered with so much laughter that any visit together was simply joyful, just being together again. these memories will be treasured, forever. Much love to you all, Judy, Clint Robins & family
- Judith & Clinton Robins, Rye, , NH
Mom you will truly be missed by many. Rest in Peace...Love Kit
- Kit Johnson, Jamaica Plain, MA
I'll miss you mom. Thanks for everything
- Park Johnson, Deerfield, IL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
