Celebrating the life of
Teresa Odette Spillane
May 11, 1957 - October 11, 2013
Teresa Odette Spillane died Friday October 11, 2013 following a short illness. Teresa, who was affectionately known to as "Terry", was born May 11, 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Savannah, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Michael Spillane and grandparents, Thomas Reginald and Elizabeth Morgan Spillane, Hazel Fletcher Hammond Cadle and Walter Hammond.
Terry graduated from St. Vincent's Academy, class of 1975 where she cherished her times in Les Chanteurs Chorus. At Armstrong State College in 1980, Terry received a Bachelor of Arts in History minoring in English. Terry enjoyed volunteering with Savannah Little Theater and Ballet South.
Terry was a member of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She attended grade school at Blessed Sacrament. Terry thought the world of her nieces and nephews & enjoyed sharing many treasured family events with them. She enjoyed listening to their stories & enjoyed spoiling them.
Terry is survived by her mother, Marilyn Hammond Spillane, two sisters, Susan Spillane Lai Ken and Marilyn Spillane-Hodges, her aunt, Janet Teresa Spillane, her uncle, Charles B. Spillane, Sr. Brenda, and several nieces and nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at The Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Burial will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family requests that memorials be sent to St. Vincent's Academy, 201 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401 or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Spillane Family, Please accept my deepest condolences. I was very sorry to read of Ms. Spillane's death. But please take comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past. Isaiah 25:8 May the 'God of all comfort' bring comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.
- Mrs. Khan, , GA
Susan, Ms. Spillane and family, I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I want you to know I am lifting all of you in prayer. Barbara Grant
- Barbara Grant, Bradenton, FL
Marilyn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult this time.
- Anna Highsmith, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the entire Spillane family. I knew Teresa when she was a student at St. Vincent's and I was a teacher. I know that she grew to become a fine young woman. I know she will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
- Marion Gannam, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the Spillane family.
- Holly Lyons Whitfield, Lakeland, FL
Dear Mrs. Spillane, Susan, and Marilyn, We were so sorry to read about your loss. Although, it has been quite a while since we lived on that wonderful street, we remember all of you fondly. Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers.
- Linda and GR Smith, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. Spillane, Susan, and Marilyn, We were so sorry to read about your loss. Although, it has been quite a while since we lived on that wonderful street, we remember all of you fondly. Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers.
- Linda and GR Smith, Savannah, GA
Marilyn & Family, I'm so sorry to learn today of the loss of your lovely daughter! She was an amazing person, in so many ways. heaven is a brighter place, today, even if ours is a bit less so. May the memories of her warm your hearts forever, and know that she was always Special.
- Rafe Semmes, Midway, GA
Susan and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Kathleen Kenney Brown, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your sister Terry. I have fond memories of visiting your home when we were teenagers. Your family are in my prayers. Love, Linda Corcoran VonWaldner
- Linda Corcoran VonWaldner, Savannah, GA
Spillane Family, Please accept my deepest condolences. I was very sorry to read of Ms. Spillane's death. But please take comfort in the fact that sickness and death will soon be things of the past. Isaiah 25:8 May the 'God of all comfort' bring comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.
- Mrs. Khan, , GA
Susan, Ms. Spillane and family, I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I want you to know I am lifting all of you in prayer. Barbara Grant
- Barbara Grant, Bradenton, FL
Marilyn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult this time.
- Anna Highsmith, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the entire Spillane family. I knew Teresa when she was a student at St. Vincent's and I was a teacher. I know that she grew to become a fine young woman. I know she will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
- Marion Gannam, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the Spillane family.
- Holly Lyons Whitfield, Lakeland, FL
Dear Mrs. Spillane, Susan, and Marilyn, We were so sorry to read about your loss. Although, it has been quite a while since we lived on that wonderful street, we remember all of you fondly. Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers.
- Linda and GR Smith, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. Spillane, Susan, and Marilyn, We were so sorry to read about your loss. Although, it has been quite a while since we lived on that wonderful street, we remember all of you fondly. Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers.
- Linda and GR Smith, Savannah, GA
Marilyn & Family, I'm so sorry to learn today of the loss of your lovely daughter! She was an amazing person, in so many ways. heaven is a brighter place, today, even if ours is a bit less so. May the memories of her warm your hearts forever, and know that she was always Special.
- Rafe Semmes, Midway, GA
Susan and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Kathleen Kenney Brown, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your sister Terry. I have fond memories of visiting your home when we were teenagers. Your family are in my prayers. Love, Linda Corcoran VonWaldner
- Linda Corcoran VonWaldner, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
