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Celebrating the life of
Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Stephens Harn
January 01, 1953 - July 17, 2019
Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Stephens Harn, 66, passed away on July 17, 2019 under the care of Hospice Savannah surrounded by her husband, daughters, siblings and family. Her strong will to live, faith in God and love for her family and friends got her through an eleven-month battle with cancer.
She was born in Savannah on January 1, 1953 and made Savannah her home for the majority of her life. She graduated from Jenkins High School and attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL and Loyola University in New Orleans, LA before studying advertising at the University of Georgia in Athens.
Liz found her passion as a travel agent and owned a successful travel agency for over 30 years. She traveled extensively herself and loved to send people on their next adventure. She was a member of many professional travel organizations and truly loved her job. Her faith was also prominent in her life, and she was an active member of the Catholic Church for the duration of her life. Her charity of choice was the former Children’s Theater of Savannah where she was an active member and frequently volunteered.
Liz, affectionately known as “Ya Ya” to her twelve beloved grandchildren, had a contagious enthusiasm for life and brightened every room she entered. She loved cruises to the Bahamas, New York in December, bargain shopping, entertaining, card games, and people. In a word Liz was charming and had a way of drawing people to her. Fun loving, charismatic, and always ready to take a risk, she lived life to the absolute fullest with joy in everything she did. She taught her family to live on the sunny side, to put the bad stuff behind you and to face every day with renewed hope. Liz was happiest when she could make others laugh and enjoy life as much as she did.
Liz is survived by her husband, Frank D. Harn, daughter, Sara Harn Kamaleson (Mark), step-daughter, Whitney Palefsky (David Ketron), twelve adoring grandchildren, sister, Kay Stephens Halligan, brother, John Michael Stephens (Susan) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother and father, John William Stephens, Jr. and Dorothy Kessler Stephens.
A rosary will be held at 5:00 pm, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
The funeral service will be 10:00 am, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family suggests any remembrances be made in her memory to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dear Frank, I was so sorry and shocked to hear about Elizabeth's passing. I always liked her and she treated me with great kindness. My prayers are with you and your family. Fondly, Bonnie Jewett Delvers
- Bonnie J Delvers, Savannah, GEORGIA
Omg this was in total shock for me. I kept saying I was going to call her to check on her and I never did. Now she is gone. She was the best travel agent my family and i ever had. She planned our cruises every 2 years beginning in 2010 and it has been a joy getting to know here. Every time I would go in office to make a payment I know to make sure I don't have to go back to work because I know I'm going to spend about an hour in there just talking. She loved to talk and I enjoyed our conversation. She will truly be missed. Family you have my deepest sympathy.
- Haggins-Mitchell Family, Richmond Hill, Ga
I would like to extend my condolences to Liz’s loved ones during this time. May you all find a measure of comfort in knowing that soon illness with no longer be something we deal with. “And no resident will say: “I am sick.” We can trust fully in these words because they are a promise from our loving God. Your family will be in my prayers.
- Johnni Dean, Savannah , GA
My prayer is for comfort for your family. Liz will be remembered by me and all of my friends and family that traveled together. She was always a ray of sunshine, happy, thoughtful, caring and fun to be around! God bless you all.
- Earline Mack, Savannah, Ga
To all of the family of Liz, I extend my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers. Sara, I will remember your mother, happily heading to the beach with her grandchildren. May God surround you with strength and peace in the time ahead.
- Carolyn Sheehan, Tybee Island, GA
Praying for the family.Liz has been our family travel agent for many many years.Always looking out for us for the best rates for our family reunion or individual cruises.She loved her family and especially her grandchildren.She always called me Dorothy ,,but my name is Judy.We always laughed about it.We are grateful to the Lord he allowed her to play an important role in our family..Sincerely, The Scriven Family
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We all send our prayers and condolences to Frank, Sara, Whitney and family. The Jue family has great memories of Liz.....from her planning our Vegas trips to her visits to the former 7 -11 on Derenne Ave. May she Rest In Peace.
- Donna and Rodney Jue, Savannah , Ga
We are saddened by Lizzie's passing and want the family to know we have them in our prayers. We have many wonderful memories of Lizzie and Frank with the Stephens here in the "Bayou" and other adventures. God bless you all.
- Eddie and Sherri Zewen , Irvington, Al
Liz was my travel agent and I loved this women. She was always honest, talkative, friendly, and just a plain good person. I always told everyone that I have a Travel Agent and she would take care of you, just call her. I will miss her as my personal travel agent and friend.
- Delores Stokes, Savannah, GA
Our prayers go out to Frank and family Liz was a sweet and loving person and will be sadly missed now she is one of God’s Angels
- Teresa & Keith Moore, Savannah, Ga
The Cunningham’s offer our sincere condolences to the Harn Family. If there’s anything We cN do please let us know. Prayers to the Family and extended friends.
- Charlie Cunningham, Savannah, Ga
Dearest Kay, this is your old neighbor and friend Helen Meredith. I am nonplussed and heartbroken for you and your family. Who would have thought that one of our siblings would have left us before we left them. I always remember Elizabeth as the little girl whom we bossed around in your bedroom in Fairway Oaks. I grieve for you all, I know Liz grew up to be a lovely women. Sorry . Helen Meredith Zucker
- Helen Meredith Zucker, Stuart, FL
Dearest Kay, this is your old neighbor and friend Helen Meredith. I am nonplussed and heartbroken for you and your family. Who would have thought that one of our siblings would have left us before we left them. I always remember Elizabeth as the little girl whom we bossed around in your bedroom in Fairway Oaks. I grieve for you all, I know Liz grew up to be a lovely women. Sorry . Helen Meredith Zucker
- Helen Meredith Zucker, Stuart, FL
I worked for Liz at the travel agency for many years. It was such a special time in my life working there with her. I am so sorry to hear of her illness and passing. My prayers and thoughts to the family.
- Ann Corley-Williams, Savannah, GA
My condolences to her family who she constantly talked about. She was a beautiful person inside and out. For every adventure I take, I will take a piece of her with me!! Take your final adventure my friend!!
- Shearonda Frink, SAVANNAH, GA
Rest easy my friend. Calm winds and fair seas awaits you. Until the next big adventure my friend!
- Mr and Mrs Dwayne Simpson , Savannah , Ga
Rest easy my friend. Calm winds and fair seas awaits you. Until the next big adventure my friend!
- Mr and Mrs Dwayne Simpson , Savannah , Ga
My heart goes out to all of you. May God bless and comfort you in this most difficult of times.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick , Athens , Ga
I am so sorry to here this. Liz went to school at St James with me. I just saw her recently at Bow Ties Restaurant and we chatted about old times for a couple of hours. She was so much fun. Prayers for her family. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon her.
- Julia Dyer Strickland, Savannah, Ga
Liz will be truly missed by us all! She was always a ball of fire and a lot of fun to hang out with. Our prayers are with the entire Harn family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and bring you Peace.
- Robyn & Michele Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Wishing love and peace to the family as the days pass. What a wonderful friend she was to me and so many others. I will always be happy when I remember the fun times I shared with my dear friend and our daily phone laughter, Know that Liz will never be forgotten,
- Theresa and bob mims, Richmond Hill , Ga
Frank and Johnny, we are so saddened to hear about Liz. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. John and Kathy Gaudry Cliett
- John and Kathy Gaudry Cliett, Metter, Ga
Elizabeth was my first friend when we moved to Fairway Oaks and we were both in second grade. She was so, so sweet, my little friend across the street, and we enjoyed playing together and being a nuisance to Kay and Johnny. As an adult Elizabeth was so kind to my elderly parents. My sincere condolences to the family for this untimely loss.
- Jo Ann Miles Miller, Philadelphia , PA
I have had an office across the hall from Liz for 10 years. My prayers go out to Frank and all family members. Kevin Visiting Angels
- Kevin Hertzwig, Savannah, GA
I grew up with Liz and Kay in Fairway Oaks and Kay is my oldest and one of my best friends. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with Liz and her entire family.
- Mary Jane Reiley Shanks, Monkton, MD
Frank, Sara, Mark and family: We are sorry for your loss and praying for your entire family. Much love
- James & Sarah Harrell, Savannah, GA
Dear Frank, I was so sorry and shocked to hear about Elizabeth's passing. I always liked her and she treated me with great kindness. My prayers are with you and your family. Fondly, Bonnie Jewett Delvers
- Bonnie J Delvers, Savannah, GEORGIA
Omg this was in total shock for me. I kept saying I was going to call her to check on her and I never did. Now she is gone. She was the best travel agent my family and i ever had. She planned our cruises every 2 years beginning in 2010 and it has been a joy getting to know here. Every time I would go in office to make a payment I know to make sure I don't have to go back to work because I know I'm going to spend about an hour in there just talking. She loved to talk and I enjoyed our conversation. She will truly be missed. Family you have my deepest sympathy.
- Haggins-Mitchell Family, Richmond Hill, Ga
I would like to extend my condolences to Liz’s loved ones during this time. May you all find a measure of comfort in knowing that soon illness with no longer be something we deal with. “And no resident will say: “I am sick.” We can trust fully in these words because they are a promise from our loving God. Your family will be in my prayers.
- Johnni Dean, Savannah , GA
My prayer is for comfort for your family. Liz will be remembered by me and all of my friends and family that traveled together. She was always a ray of sunshine, happy, thoughtful, caring and fun to be around! God bless you all.
- Earline Mack, Savannah, Ga
To all of the family of Liz, I extend my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers. Sara, I will remember your mother, happily heading to the beach with her grandchildren. May God surround you with strength and peace in the time ahead.
- Carolyn Sheehan, Tybee Island, GA
Praying for the family.Liz has been our family travel agent for many many years.Always looking out for us for the best rates for our family reunion or individual cruises.She loved her family and especially her grandchildren.She always called me Dorothy ,,but my name is Judy.We always laughed about it.We are grateful to the Lord he allowed her to play an important role in our family..Sincerely, The Scriven Family
- , ,
We all send our prayers and condolences to Frank, Sara, Whitney and family. The Jue family has great memories of Liz.....from her planning our Vegas trips to her visits to the former 7 -11 on Derenne Ave. May she Rest In Peace.
- Donna and Rodney Jue, Savannah , Ga
We are saddened by Lizzie's passing and want the family to know we have them in our prayers. We have many wonderful memories of Lizzie and Frank with the Stephens here in the "Bayou" and other adventures. God bless you all.
- Eddie and Sherri Zewen , Irvington, Al
Liz was my travel agent and I loved this women. She was always honest, talkative, friendly, and just a plain good person. I always told everyone that I have a Travel Agent and she would take care of you, just call her. I will miss her as my personal travel agent and friend.
- Delores Stokes, Savannah, GA
Our prayers go out to Frank and family Liz was a sweet and loving person and will be sadly missed now she is one of God’s Angels
- Teresa & Keith Moore, Savannah, Ga
The Cunningham’s offer our sincere condolences to the Harn Family. If there’s anything We cN do please let us know. Prayers to the Family and extended friends.
- Charlie Cunningham, Savannah, Ga
Dearest Kay, this is your old neighbor and friend Helen Meredith. I am nonplussed and heartbroken for you and your family. Who would have thought that one of our siblings would have left us before we left them. I always remember Elizabeth as the little girl whom we bossed around in your bedroom in Fairway Oaks. I grieve for you all, I know Liz grew up to be a lovely women. Sorry . Helen Meredith Zucker
- Helen Meredith Zucker, Stuart, FL
Dearest Kay, this is your old neighbor and friend Helen Meredith. I am nonplussed and heartbroken for you and your family. Who would have thought that one of our siblings would have left us before we left them. I always remember Elizabeth as the little girl whom we bossed around in your bedroom in Fairway Oaks. I grieve for you all, I know Liz grew up to be a lovely women. Sorry . Helen Meredith Zucker
- Helen Meredith Zucker, Stuart, FL
I worked for Liz at the travel agency for many years. It was such a special time in my life working there with her. I am so sorry to hear of her illness and passing. My prayers and thoughts to the family.
- Ann Corley-Williams, Savannah, GA
My condolences to her family who she constantly talked about. She was a beautiful person inside and out. For every adventure I take, I will take a piece of her with me!! Take your final adventure my friend!!
- Shearonda Frink, SAVANNAH, GA
Rest easy my friend. Calm winds and fair seas awaits you. Until the next big adventure my friend!
- Mr and Mrs Dwayne Simpson , Savannah , Ga
Rest easy my friend. Calm winds and fair seas awaits you. Until the next big adventure my friend!
- Mr and Mrs Dwayne Simpson , Savannah , Ga
My heart goes out to all of you. May God bless and comfort you in this most difficult of times.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick , Athens , Ga
I am so sorry to here this. Liz went to school at St James with me. I just saw her recently at Bow Ties Restaurant and we chatted about old times for a couple of hours. She was so much fun. Prayers for her family. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon her.
- Julia Dyer Strickland, Savannah, Ga
Liz will be truly missed by us all! She was always a ball of fire and a lot of fun to hang out with. Our prayers are with the entire Harn family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and bring you Peace.
- Robyn & Michele Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Wishing love and peace to the family as the days pass. What a wonderful friend she was to me and so many others. I will always be happy when I remember the fun times I shared with my dear friend and our daily phone laughter, Know that Liz will never be forgotten,
- Theresa and bob mims, Richmond Hill , Ga
Frank and Johnny, we are so saddened to hear about Liz. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. John and Kathy Gaudry Cliett
- John and Kathy Gaudry Cliett, Metter, Ga
Elizabeth was my first friend when we moved to Fairway Oaks and we were both in second grade. She was so, so sweet, my little friend across the street, and we enjoyed playing together and being a nuisance to Kay and Johnny. As an adult Elizabeth was so kind to my elderly parents. My sincere condolences to the family for this untimely loss.
- Jo Ann Miles Miller, Philadelphia , PA
I have had an office across the hall from Liz for 10 years. My prayers go out to Frank and all family members. Kevin Visiting Angels
- Kevin Hertzwig, Savannah, GA
I grew up with Liz and Kay in Fairway Oaks and Kay is my oldest and one of my best friends. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with Liz and her entire family.
- Mary Jane Reiley Shanks, Monkton, MD
Frank, Sara, Mark and family: We are sorry for your loss and praying for your entire family. Much love
- James & Sarah Harrell, Savannah, GA
Dear family of beautiful Liz
- Eileen Rusch when I knew Liz, now Gardiner, Formerly Louisville Ky, now Beaumont, , Ky
Dear family of beautiful Liz
- Eileen Rusch when I knew Liz, now Gardiner, Formerly Louisville Ky, now Beaumont, , Ky
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
