Celebrating the life of
Jeanette Willey King
March 18, 1935 - December 30, 2013
Savannah, GA - Jeanette Willey King, 78, loving wife of 61 years to Joseph King, passed away on December 30, 2013 at Spanish Oaks Hospice.
Jeanette was born on March 18, 1935 to the late Layton and Arzie Willey of Milton, DE and lived most of her life in Centerbrook, CT until moving to Savannah several years ago.
Jeanette was active with her family and friends during her life. She worked at Unilever in Clinton CT for 30 years. She loved to go out to dinner and go dancing with the love of her life, her husband Joseph. She enjoyed the company of her best friends Carol and Arthur Nedobity.
She was preceded in death by her son Edward King, brothers Marshall Willey, Albert Willey, Theodore Willey, Russell Willey and sisters Helen Davidson, Margaret Seeling, Marien Willey and Mary Rust.
Survivors include husband Joseph King of Savannah, GA, children Deborah Frassetta Tony of Wilmington, DE, Joseph Jr, Clearwater, FL, Frank Judy Kissimmee, FL, Michael Sharon Ivoryton, CT, Valarie Calamari Paul Savannah, GA. Her brothers George Willey Debra Lewes, DE and James Willey Jean Milton, DE. Her grand and great grandchildren include, Robin, Amanda, Devon, Dawn, Stephen, John, Melissa, Samantha, Kathleen, Justin, Bobby, Sarah, Michael, Bobby and Celeste.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Spanish Oaks for the great care given to Jeanette during her illness.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2014 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Remembrances may be given to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th. Floor, NY, NY 10001 or Spanish Oaks Hospice Foundation, 8510 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dear Joe and family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. She was a lovely lady and always fun to chat with. Isobel & Gary Allen
- Isobel Allen, Ivoryton, CT
My sincere sympathy to the King family on the passing of Jeanette.
- Ann Griswold, , CT
our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace, Jeanette. The pain and sorrow are no more, only eternal healing. Ken at Spanish Oaks and I send our love Rose
- rose keever, savannnah, GA
Joe, While we never met your wife, she sounds like a wonderful person. We are so sorry for your great loss. Carol and Ali Nasr
- Carol and Ali Nasr, Savannah, GA
I had so many laughs with Jean, and can only imagine how many you all had with her. She is a great lady who touched a lot of people with her kindness, love, and 'happiness'. Always smiling!!!
- Rocky, Oakdale, CT
A wonderful lady!
- Bud McDowell, Middletown, CT
Dear Joe & Family We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeanne, she was a beautiful person always happy I had so many great times working with her at Unilever. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Nancy
- Nancy & Bob Lombardi, Ivoryton, CT
Our prayers are with the family. Your Mother's smile as she walked past our home , always a Hello. A great Ivoryton resident.
- Da & Martha Lapman, Ivoryton, CT
So sorry for your loss. Hope the memories of the good times you had with her help you get thru this difficult time.
- Debra Clark, Westbrook, CT
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8, 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
You are in my thoughts and prayers.Thank you for allowing Spanish Oaks Hospice to take care of Jeanette and work with your wonderful family.
- Lori Shindell, Savannah, GA
I never met your mom, Val, but I felt like I knew her. Your love for her was evident in how you spoke of her and how you cared for her. She raised a wonderful daughter, and I am so thankful for that. My prayers are with you. Love, Marci
- Marci Herndon, Savannah, GA
May you rest in peace. Look down upon us and guide us from above. Heaven has gained another angel.
- Stephen Walker, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Val and family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.May your memories of your beautiful mother comfort and sustain you during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In heartfelt sympathy, Cindy howard
- Cindy Howard, , GA
We are sending our prayers and love to all of you.
- Spencer and Amanda Edleman, Savannah, GA
Val, So sorry to hear about your mother. Prayers go with you and your family for peace and healing. Fondly, Andi Missroon
- Andi, Savannah, GA
Val, Paul, Joe, Robin and Amanda. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Kris Krizman and Kevin Luxton, Savannah, GA
So sorry to read of your moms passing. She was such a sweet lady. As I work at Essex Court now I see your parents house daily and think of them often.....she is now at peace, but I know how hard it is, my thoughts are with you and dad.
- Tammy Mesite, Ivoryton, CT
Dear Joe and family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. She was a lovely lady and always fun to chat with. Isobel & Gary Allen
- Isobel Allen, Ivoryton, CT
My sincere sympathy to the King family on the passing of Jeanette.
- Ann Griswold, , CT
our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace, Jeanette. The pain and sorrow are no more, only eternal healing. Ken at Spanish Oaks and I send our love Rose
- rose keever, savannnah, GA
Joe, While we never met your wife, she sounds like a wonderful person. We are so sorry for your great loss. Carol and Ali Nasr
- Carol and Ali Nasr, Savannah, GA
I had so many laughs with Jean, and can only imagine how many you all had with her. She is a great lady who touched a lot of people with her kindness, love, and 'happiness'. Always smiling!!!
- Rocky, Oakdale, CT
A wonderful lady!
- Bud McDowell, Middletown, CT
Dear Joe & Family We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeanne, she was a beautiful person always happy I had so many great times working with her at Unilever. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Nancy
- Nancy & Bob Lombardi, Ivoryton, CT
Our prayers are with the family. Your Mother's smile as she walked past our home , always a Hello. A great Ivoryton resident.
- Da & Martha Lapman, Ivoryton, CT
So sorry for your loss. Hope the memories of the good times you had with her help you get thru this difficult time.
- Debra Clark, Westbrook, CT
My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8, 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
You are in my thoughts and prayers.Thank you for allowing Spanish Oaks Hospice to take care of Jeanette and work with your wonderful family.
- Lori Shindell, Savannah, GA
I never met your mom, Val, but I felt like I knew her. Your love for her was evident in how you spoke of her and how you cared for her. She raised a wonderful daughter, and I am so thankful for that. My prayers are with you. Love, Marci
- Marci Herndon, Savannah, GA
May you rest in peace. Look down upon us and guide us from above. Heaven has gained another angel.
- Stephen Walker, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Val and family, so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.May your memories of your beautiful mother comfort and sustain you during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In heartfelt sympathy, Cindy howard
- Cindy Howard, , GA
We are sending our prayers and love to all of you.
- Spencer and Amanda Edleman, Savannah, GA
Val, So sorry to hear about your mother. Prayers go with you and your family for peace and healing. Fondly, Andi Missroon
- Andi, Savannah, GA
Val, Paul, Joe, Robin and Amanda. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Kris Krizman and Kevin Luxton, Savannah, GA
So sorry to read of your moms passing. She was such a sweet lady. As I work at Essex Court now I see your parents house daily and think of them often.....she is now at peace, but I know how hard it is, my thoughts are with you and dad.
- Tammy Mesite, Ivoryton, CT
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
