Celebrating the life of
Jane Milligan Berger
December 16, 1930 - December 03, 2013
Jane Milligan Berger
Jane Milligan Berger, born December 16, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia, lived her soulful faith from birth through her death on December 3, 2013 in Louisville, Kentucky. Jane will be remembered for her life with Jake; her love of family, friends, and all things "home"; her ease in getting to know others' life stories; and her graceful affirmations to so many.
Upon graduating from Savannah High School in 1949, the adventurous Martha Jane Milligan moved to Washington D.C. and worked at the FBI. Her faith and love of music expanded at First Baptist Church Washington. Returning to Savannah, she met Jacob Jake Reynolds Berger Gretna, VA and they married in 1952. Jane and Jake devotedly parented four daughters: Angie King Steve, Marietta, GA; Pam Bearden Jim, Greensboro, NC; Joy Berger John Reed, Louisville, KY; and Bonnie Barfield Charlotte, NC; with six grandchildren, three spouses, and four great-grandchildren. Jane is preceded in death by her cherished Jake; by her parents, Dr. James Carswell Milligan and Lois Robbins Milligan Lee; her sister Betty Gibbs and brother Jimmy Milligan; and is survived by her sister Janice Anderson Augusta, GA.
Jake and Jane created home together in Savannah 1952-1979, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 1979-81, Augusta, GA 1981-2007, assisted living in Pineville, NC, near Bonnie and Pam 2007-2013, and Jane with Joy in Louisville, KY 2013. Whatever Jane took on, she pursued with passion and perseverance: children's music at Bull Street Baptist, sewing, cooking, piano, travel, supporting Jake's professional roles, hospitality, cross-stitch and quilting, computers and iPads, creatively organizing her ongoing projects, and finding meaning through it all. Jane's warmth and wisdom will be missed, and will live on through many family and friends.
Visitation will be in Savannah, GA, at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2013. The funeral will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 6, 2013 at Fox and Weeks, with burial following at Bonaventure Cemetery. Continuing Jake and Jane's legacy of service, memorial gifts can be sent to the donor's favorite place of service, in Jane's name. We invite you to sign the guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
With deepest sympathy to the Berger family for the death of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in 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
To the family of Ms. Berger, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. No doubt the loss of such a dear loved one will be felt by many. The Bible makes the promise at Isaiah 26:19 that the dead will live and will rise up. What a joy that will be. May this and the many other promises in God's word continue to comfort your family.
- Mrs. Khan, , GA
Remembering a very nice Class Mate. Ann Taylor, SHS CLASS JUNE'49.
- Ann Taylor, Savannah, GA
Remembering a very nice Class Mate. Ann Taylor, SHS CLASS JUNE'49.
- Ann Taylor, Savannah, GA
Joy- You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful gift you gave your Mom in caring for her in your home during her last months of life. You will always have those memories to keep close to your heart. Sheila
- Sheila Flynn, Hyannis, MA
Dear Joy, May the wonderful memories of your mother’s love be with you and comfort you at this time. With Deepest Sympathy, Donna Gates
- Donna Gates, Plymouth, MA
I have very fond memories of all of us cousins playing at our Grand-parents house in Savannah.
- Jack Holloway, Leesburg, FL
The memories of Aunt Jane, Uncle Jake and girls will be forever fond ones. The house in Savannah was always filled with love, laughter, food, family and music. I visit their previous home in Savannah often within my memories.
- Jay Anderson, Gray, GA
Joy - Please know that the thoughts and prayers of your colleagues and friends at Weatherbee Resources and the Hospice Education Network are with you and your family in the days and weeks ahead. During these past few months as you embraced the full-time caregiving needs of your cherished Mom, we have marveled at your generosity, your devotion and your steadfast love. May you find comfort in knowing you did everything you could to companion your mother on her final journey.
- Heather Wilson, Hyannis, MA
Diane and I had a wonderful time with Jane and Jake in their time in Saudi Arabia.
- Hylos Barrett, Jr, Acworth, GA
Joy, I've got you and your entire family even those furry family members! in my thoughts and prayers.
- Pauline Judge, Hyannis, MA
Angie, Pam, Joy, and Bonnie, You are all much in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this loss. Mrs. Berger was always so gracious to our family. It meant a great deal to my mom and to me as well. May God's peace be with you. Dianne
- Dianne King, Anderson, SC
My most fond memories of the Berger home are during this season of the year. Always warm and inviting. I think of those times often when I pass the former home on Windsor Road. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Gayle Dooley Powers, Savannah, GA
Aunt Jane, I am glad that you are no longer sick and suffering. I am glad that you are able to join your loved ones in heaven and have a beautiful family reunion. Your legacy will live on through your family. God bless may peace be with you. xoxox
- Michelle Messer, Turlock, GA
With deepest sympathy to the Berger family for the death of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in 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
To the family of Ms. Berger, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. No doubt the loss of such a dear loved one will be felt by many. The Bible makes the promise at Isaiah 26:19 that the dead will live and will rise up. What a joy that will be. May this and the many other promises in God's word continue to comfort your family.
- Mrs. Khan, , GA
Remembering a very nice Class Mate. Ann Taylor, SHS CLASS JUNE'49.
- Ann Taylor, Savannah, GA
Remembering a very nice Class Mate. Ann Taylor, SHS CLASS JUNE'49.
- Ann Taylor, Savannah, GA
Joy- You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful gift you gave your Mom in caring for her in your home during her last months of life. You will always have those memories to keep close to your heart. Sheila
- Sheila Flynn, Hyannis, MA
Dear Joy, May the wonderful memories of your mother’s love be with you and comfort you at this time. With Deepest Sympathy, Donna Gates
- Donna Gates, Plymouth, MA
I have very fond memories of all of us cousins playing at our Grand-parents house in Savannah.
- Jack Holloway, Leesburg, FL
The memories of Aunt Jane, Uncle Jake and girls will be forever fond ones. The house in Savannah was always filled with love, laughter, food, family and music. I visit their previous home in Savannah often within my memories.
- Jay Anderson, Gray, GA
Joy - Please know that the thoughts and prayers of your colleagues and friends at Weatherbee Resources and the Hospice Education Network are with you and your family in the days and weeks ahead. During these past few months as you embraced the full-time caregiving needs of your cherished Mom, we have marveled at your generosity, your devotion and your steadfast love. May you find comfort in knowing you did everything you could to companion your mother on her final journey.
- Heather Wilson, Hyannis, MA
Diane and I had a wonderful time with Jane and Jake in their time in Saudi Arabia.
- Hylos Barrett, Jr, Acworth, GA
Joy, I've got you and your entire family even those furry family members! in my thoughts and prayers.
- Pauline Judge, Hyannis, MA
Angie, Pam, Joy, and Bonnie, You are all much in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this loss. Mrs. Berger was always so gracious to our family. It meant a great deal to my mom and to me as well. May God's peace be with you. Dianne
- Dianne King, Anderson, SC
My most fond memories of the Berger home are during this season of the year. Always warm and inviting. I think of those times often when I pass the former home on Windsor Road. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Gayle Dooley Powers, Savannah, GA
Aunt Jane, I am glad that you are no longer sick and suffering. I am glad that you are able to join your loved ones in heaven and have a beautiful family reunion. Your legacy will live on through your family. God bless may peace be with you. xoxox
- Michelle Messer, Turlock, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
