Celebrating the life of
Joan Helen Dugger
March 17, 1930 - July 13, 2013
SAVANNAH / TOWNSEND, GA - Joan H. Dugger, 83 died July 13 at her daughters' home surrounded by her children. She was under the care of Heartland Hospice.
She was born on March 17, 1930 in Savannah, Georgia and lived there most of her life before moving to McIntosh County in 2003 to fulfill her long time dream of living on the deep water. She was a member of Harvest Church of the Nazarene in Savannah, Georgia. She also attended Morgan's Chapel Methodist Church in Townsend, Georgia.
She was very devoted to her children, grandchildren, family and friends and her "spoiled, rotten dog, Fiddler." She had a heart of gold and was quick to share an encouraging word. She instilled in her children and grandchildren that you can do anything you set your mind to.
She is survived by her 4 children, son and daughter-in law Ronnie and Luanne Smith of Sunbury, Georgia, their daughter Ali Smith of Savannah, Georgia and their son Lee Smith of Sunbury, Georgia; her daughter and son-in-law Marilyn and Joe Saxon of Savannah, Georgia and their son Patrick Saxon of Los Angeles, California; Joe Saxon, Jr. and his wife Elaine and their children Trey and Rachel of Walterboro, South Carolina and Jeff Saxon and his wife Donna and their children Erica, Austin and Kirk of Augusta, Georgia. Her daughter and son-in-law Sandi and Mark Lemcke of Smokerise, Georgia and their daughter and her husband Jenny and Colin Frazier of Alpharetta, Georgia; her daughter and son-in-law Sally and Gerald Cowart of Savannah, Georgia and their daughters, Betsy and her husband Will Conroy of Chattanooga, TN and Emily Sarah Cowart of Savannah, Georgia.
She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Art and Evelyn Dugger of Atlanta, Georgia and brother and sister-in-law Donnie and Doris Dugger of Richmond Hill, Georgia and many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her husband John W. Dickey, son Timmy M. Smith, her father Charles L. Dugger, Sr., her mother Lillian Battle Dugger, brothers Charles L., Jr., James L., William D. and Tom G. Dugger; sisters Martha Cooper, Elizabeth Cooper, Dorothy Coleman and Joan's twin sister Jean Dugger.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her loving caregivers Vicki Ward and Cookie Echols and also the dedicated, caring staff at Heartland Hospice especially Kristine Clark, RN, Amarei Edenfield and Dee Shaffer. We would also like to thank Paul Bradley, MD and his staff for the wonderful care provided to our Mom.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, July 19 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Memorial Drive. The funeral service will be conducted by Thomas Rash, pastor of Harvest Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, July 20 at 1:00 pm at Fox and Weeks Chapel.
Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery on Little Neck Road in Savannah, Georgia.
The family suggests any remembrances be made in her memory to Heartland Hospice Services at 664 Scranton Road, Unit 103, Brunswick, Georgia 31520.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
My heart goes out to all the family and she will be truely missed. Jeff Saxon
- Jeff Saxon&Family, martinez, GA
Joan was one of the nicest, most caring people I have ever known. She was always helping and caring for others. She lived the Christian precept,'Love thy neighbor.' She will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for her family.
- Dan Shehan, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Duggers as we have lost another beloved family member.
- Jane Dugger Booth, Hackettstown, NJ
To The Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. May you let God's Word comfort you when it reads, “If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.†Job 14:14, 15. God will have a yearning to resurrect faithful ones.
- Trina, ,
My heart goes out to all the family and she will be truely missed. Jeff Saxon
- Jeff Saxon&Family, martinez, GA
Joan was one of the nicest, most caring people I have ever known. She was always helping and caring for others. She lived the Christian precept,'Love thy neighbor.' She will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for her family.
- Dan Shehan, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Duggers as we have lost another beloved family member.
- Jane Dugger Booth, Hackettstown, NJ
To The Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. May you let God's Word comfort you when it reads, “If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.†Job 14:14, 15. God will have a yearning to resurrect faithful ones.
- Trina, ,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
