Celebrating the life of
Ruth Foy Fender
August 20, 1935 - January 20, 2014
SAVANNAH – Ruth Foy Fender, 78, died Monday, January 20, 2014 in Savannah.
A native and lifelong resident of Savannah, Mrs. Fender was a longtime member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church. She was active in the Faith Fellowship Circle and sang in the Church Choir.
Surviving are her daughter, Nancy F. Martin and her husband, Mike; her son, Ben Fender and his wife Kearney; and two grandsons, Robert and Joseph Fender. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert B. Fender, and her parents, Harry A. and Eunice DeLoach Foy.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014, at Faith Primitive Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Rd., Savannah, GA 31404 or the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Dr., Savannah, GA 31405.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Dear Ben, I'm so sorry about your beloved Mother. I know she must have been very special to have reared a son like you. Keep the special memories of her and know that you have your own angel watching over you. Love & Prayers to you and your family.
- Margie Lax, Savanna, GA
Ben and Nancy, I was so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Though she is gone from you, the memories and her love for you will always be with you! How she loved you! God bless you! Jane
- Jane Anderson, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
- Carol & Jimmy Brown, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Missy and Ben. We were saddened to see that your Mom had died. You may remember that your Dad and James worked together for years at Interstate Life. We are so sorry. Beverly and James Clark
- James & Beverly Clark, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Nancy and Ben, I will always remember and appreciate how Ruth helped my mother after Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Your mother was a very special lady and a great friend to our family. Sincerely, Jim Dykes
- Jim Dykes, Cumming, GA
Dear Ben, We extend our sympathy to you and the family on the passing of your mother.It is always very difficult to lose a parent.Please remember all of the happy times as you move forward.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Ben, Kearney, Robert and Joseph, I'm so sorry to here that your mother/grandmother passed away. There are no words to say that will make things 'better'. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you.
- Sherry Wallace, Birmingham, AL
Nancy, we were sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May God be with you and comfort you.
- Jerry & Myra Brantley, Statesboro, GA
Dear Ben, I'm so sorry about your beloved Mother. I know she must have been very special to have reared a son like you. Keep the special memories of her and know that you have your own angel watching over you. Love & Prayers to you and your family.
- Margie Lax, Savanna, GA
Ben and Nancy, I was so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. Though she is gone from you, the memories and her love for you will always be with you! How she loved you! God bless you! Jane
- Jane Anderson, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
- Carol & Jimmy Brown, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Missy and Ben. We were saddened to see that your Mom had died. You may remember that your Dad and James worked together for years at Interstate Life. We are so sorry. Beverly and James Clark
- James & Beverly Clark, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Nancy and Ben, I will always remember and appreciate how Ruth helped my mother after Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Your mother was a very special lady and a great friend to our family. Sincerely, Jim Dykes
- Jim Dykes, Cumming, GA
Dear Ben, We extend our sympathy to you and the family on the passing of your mother.It is always very difficult to lose a parent.Please remember all of the happy times as you move forward.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Ben, Kearney, Robert and Joseph, I'm so sorry to here that your mother/grandmother passed away. There are no words to say that will make things 'better'. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you.
- Sherry Wallace, Birmingham, AL
Nancy, we were sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. May God be with you and comfort you.
- Jerry & Myra Brantley, Statesboro, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
