Celebrating the life of
Irene Josey Funderburk
February 08, 1922 - June 04, 2013
SAVANNAH – Irene Josey Funderburk died June 4, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by her children.
She was born on February 8, 1922 in Sumter, SC and lived most of her life in Savannah, Georgia. Irene opened "Coiffures by Irene" in 1959 in Medical Arts Shopping Center, earning a distinguished reputation as a cosmetologist. She served as President of the Georgia Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association and was the first living inductee into the Georgia Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association's Hall of Fame. She semi-retired in 1987 when she sold the Medical Arts establishment, along with her shops in Beaufort, SC and on the southside of Savannah. She formally retired at the age of 88.
She was a longstanding member of Bull Street Baptist Church.
Surviving are her five children, Michael B. Williams Diane, Dolores W. Bennett James, Robert L. Williams Lynette, David A. Williams Patricia, and Deborah W. Cannon; eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Doy Williams and Ellis F. Funderburk; her parents, Marion Sumter Josey and Theodocia Bell Maye; four sisters and four brothers.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, at 11:00 am, on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Bennett, Paul Cannon, Ronald Floyd, Patrick Gray, Michael Lynch, and Nicholas Williams.
The family suggests any remembrances be made in her memory to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
So sorry for the loss of your Mom - My Aunt Irene. Hold close all those special memories you have and celebrate what a wonderful lady she was.
- Amy Williams Stille, Johns Creek, GA
Debbie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
- Karen Penn, DMEO Team, Alexandria,, VA
We're so sorry to hear about Irene. Our Children, Pam, Shay, and Lee have each expressed how welcome Irene always make them feel when we would stop by. Irene will be missed by many and loved by all.
- Leaburn and Odean, Screven, GA
My condoloences to you and your family. Pamela Stewart-Williams from your DoDEA family
- Pam Stewart-Williams, Alexandria, VA
My condoloences to you and your family.
- Katherine Wallace-DoDEA, Alexandria, VA
My condoloences to you and your family.
- Roberta Polk, Alexandria, VA
My most sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
- Gary Gerrard, Lexington, GA
Deb- I am so very sorry at the loss of your mom. She sounds like she was a fun classy lady and I know your memories of her will help you deal with her passing.
- Dawn, Manassas, VA
We are praying God's grace and peace for you during this time and are looking forward to meeting Mrs. Funderburk and spending eternity with her in Heaven!
- Doug and Kathy Todd, Blackshear, GA
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Aunt Irene always expressed so much love to our family. I pray you find strength in your memories of her.
- Donna Williams McCutcheon, Wentzville, MO
What a wonderful, bright, charming and Loving Lady. She had a zest for life and people that is rare, but cherished by all of us. You will be missed and remembered fondly by all of us that were fortunate enough to spend time with her. God Bless
- John and Josie Quesenberry, San Diego, CA
So sorry for the loss of your Mom - My Aunt Irene. Hold close all those special memories you have and celebrate what a wonderful lady she was.
- Amy Williams Stille, Johns Creek, GA
Debbie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
- Karen Penn, DMEO Team, Alexandria,, VA
We're so sorry to hear about Irene. Our Children, Pam, Shay, and Lee have each expressed how welcome Irene always make them feel when we would stop by. Irene will be missed by many and loved by all.
- Leaburn and Odean, Screven, GA
My condoloences to you and your family. Pamela Stewart-Williams from your DoDEA family
- Pam Stewart-Williams, Alexandria, VA
My condoloences to you and your family.
- Katherine Wallace-DoDEA, Alexandria, VA
My condoloences to you and your family.
- Roberta Polk, Alexandria, VA
My most sincere condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
- Gary Gerrard, Lexington, GA
Deb- I am so very sorry at the loss of your mom. She sounds like she was a fun classy lady and I know your memories of her will help you deal with her passing.
- Dawn, Manassas, VA
We are praying God's grace and peace for you during this time and are looking forward to meeting Mrs. Funderburk and spending eternity with her in Heaven!
- Doug and Kathy Todd, Blackshear, GA
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Aunt Irene always expressed so much love to our family. I pray you find strength in your memories of her.
- Donna Williams McCutcheon, Wentzville, MO
What a wonderful, bright, charming and Loving Lady. She had a zest for life and people that is rare, but cherished by all of us. You will be missed and remembered fondly by all of us that were fortunate enough to spend time with her. God Bless
- John and Josie Quesenberry, San Diego, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
