Celebrating the life of
Mary Y. Schmitt
January 07, 1938 - May 18, 2014
Savannah- Mary Y. Schmitt, 76, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014.
She was born in Savannah on January 7, 1938 to the late Bruce and Irene Cannon. Mary was employed by Candler Hospital for many years before retiring to become a devoted mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Schmitt, Sr. and brothers, Richard Cannon, Jerry Cannon and Teddy Cannon.
Survivors include her son, John H. Schmitt, Jr. Tina of Pooler; daughter, Heather Schmitt Balcom Brian; grandchildren, John H. Schmitt, III, Abigail Grace Schmitt, Brian Patrick Balcom, Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Margaret Schmitt, all of Savannah; sisters, Diane W. Harper Lewis and Debra I. Allen of Midway, and numerous nieces and nephews including several great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Although we have lost you Aunt Mary,Heaven has a new Angel! I know you will make a fine Angel because you were also an Angel hear on earth.You were always kind and helpful to those who knew you. You were devoted to your family and loved them dearly. Until we meet again R.I.P. We love you Bonnie and Hilary Calhoun
- Bonnie Calhoun, Metter, GA
Mary was a great sister in law and sister to her siblings. Above all she was a great mother and grandmother and Aunt to all of my kids.I love you and I know Jerry, Richard and Teddy are having a great reunion in heaven.
- Ann Cannon crapse, Statesboro, GA
Aunt Mary will be missed greatly. I am so glad that i was able to meet and get to know her. She was a wonderful person.
- Dorothy Cannon, Savannah, GA
My deepest condolences to the Schmitt family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tear from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Our sincere prayers to all of my family. We love y'all.
- Tonya Cannon Boatright, Ellabell, GA
Thankyou for always treating me with love and respect. I will miss you much. I wish you could have been here with us longer but that would be selfish of me for I know you are with the Father and the Son. I love you with all my heart and soul. Your smile could brighten up the darkest of rooms. Thankyou for that. Heather and John I'm so sorry for your loss. Love yall much.
- Tammy Cannon, , GA
Although we have lost you Aunt Mary,Heaven has a new Angel! I know you will make a fine Angel because you were also an Angel hear on earth.You were always kind and helpful to those who knew you. You were devoted to your family and loved them dearly. Until we meet again R.I.P. We love you Bonnie and Hilary Calhoun
- Bonnie Calhoun, Metter, GA
Mary was a great sister in law and sister to her siblings. Above all she was a great mother and grandmother and Aunt to all of my kids.I love you and I know Jerry, Richard and Teddy are having a great reunion in heaven.
- Ann Cannon crapse, Statesboro, GA
Aunt Mary will be missed greatly. I am so glad that i was able to meet and get to know her. She was a wonderful person.
- Dorothy Cannon, Savannah, GA
My deepest condolences to the Schmitt family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this most difficult time, may your hearts be comforted by Jehovah God's promise to 'swallow up death forever and to wipe away the tear from all faces.' Isaiah 25:8
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Our sincere prayers to all of my family. We love y'all.
- Tonya Cannon Boatright, Ellabell, GA
Thankyou for always treating me with love and respect. I will miss you much. I wish you could have been here with us longer but that would be selfish of me for I know you are with the Father and the Son. I love you with all my heart and soul. Your smile could brighten up the darkest of rooms. Thankyou for that. Heather and John I'm so sorry for your loss. Love yall much.
- Tammy Cannon, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
