Celebrating the life of
Emma Frances Hohnerlein
February 09, 1992 - April 19, 2013
Emma Frances Hohnerlein
Emma Frances Hohnerlein, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 19, 2013 at the age of 91. She was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah, GA. She and her husband were the proprietors of Hohnerlein's Meat Market located on the corner of Wheaton Street and Waters Avenue and she later retired from the K-Mart Corp. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing short stories and poetry. She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, Otto G. "Mooker" Hohnerlein, and two daughters-in-law, Nancy and Faye Hohnerlein.
She is survived by eight children, Herman and Dottie, Otto Jr., Mickey and Mary, John, Augusta and Phillip Carter, Carol, Dennis and Susan, Cynthia and Bruce Taylor. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a caring and loving mother and wife and will be greatly missed. Pallbearers will be the grandsons; Keith, Kevin, Grey, Glenn, Sammy, Russell, Corey Hohnerlein and Jacob Taylor.
A Christian Wake service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with visitation afterwards until 7:00 p.m.
Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors conducted by Father Patrick O'Brien.
Burial: The Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: Donations can be made to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
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Saying goodbye this way is difficult as it is so final, but Ms Hohnerlein,you left with me memories of pleasurable conversation and sincere smiles I can recall on a moments notice through out the remainder of my life,rest in peace sweet lady.
- Rick Burris, Savannah, GA
John: Our deepest condolences at the loss of your mother. I'm sorry that we could not be with you during this time, but I know you know why. You have always been a loving part of our family, and always will be. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. May God grant us all peace.
- Thomas E Sexton, Guyton, GA
Mickie & Family we are very sorry to hear about your mother we will keep you in our prayers
- Cindy & Richard Byrd, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, Both Roy and I are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was quite a lady. She was always so kind and loving. My mom and dad thought the world of both of your parents and were proud to call them friends. Please know you will all, be in our prayers. God Bless!
- Cam & Roy Banks, Flowery Branch, GA
Dear Carol, Mickey & John, So very sorry for your loss. I know you have many wonderful treasured memories of your mother. Keeping all of you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
- Pat Purvis Crews, Savannah, GA
Carol and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Ms. Emma's passing but I know she is in a better place and is no longer suffering. Love and prayers.
- Mark Fordham, Savannah, GA
Mickey and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Twila Strode, Savannah, GA
John it is so hard to say good-bye to someone so special. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
- Debbie Ezell, Savannah, GA
John and family, We hold you and all of your family in our thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss your mom, but you have so many precious memories to keep you comforted during this time and in the days to come.
- Jack and Marianne McMillan, Vidalia, GA
We will miss Emma, a beautiful human being with a heart big enough to love the smallest creatures, the most stubborn friends, and everyone's children. Our neighborhood has lost a treasure.
- Vernon & Margie Nease, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Emma. Our prayers are with you.
- Lawrence & Melodie Brady, Virginia Beach, VA
May heaven forever shine on you & rest in peace we will miss you
- Jamie & Kent Moate, Macon, GA
Mrs. Hohnerlein, along with her husband, always had a way to make any and everyone feel special. I feel blessed to have known her. My condolences to all the family.
- Mary Brady Lynch, Guyton, GA
Sorry for your lose John. God Bless you and your family.
- Sarah Thibodeaux, Brunswick, GA
Saying goodbye this way is difficult as it is so final, but Ms Hohnerlein,you left with me memories of pleasurable conversation and sincere smiles I can recall on a moments notice through out the remainder of my life,rest in peace sweet lady.
- Rick Burris, Savannah, GA
John: Our deepest condolences at the loss of your mother. I'm sorry that we could not be with you during this time, but I know you know why. You have always been a loving part of our family, and always will be. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. May God grant us all peace.
- Thomas E Sexton, Guyton, GA
Mickie & Family we are very sorry to hear about your mother we will keep you in our prayers
- Cindy & Richard Byrd, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, Both Roy and I are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was quite a lady. She was always so kind and loving. My mom and dad thought the world of both of your parents and were proud to call them friends. Please know you will all, be in our prayers. God Bless!
- Cam & Roy Banks, Flowery Branch, GA
Dear Carol, Mickey & John, So very sorry for your loss. I know you have many wonderful treasured memories of your mother. Keeping all of you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
- Pat Purvis Crews, Savannah, GA
Carol and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Ms. Emma's passing but I know she is in a better place and is no longer suffering. Love and prayers.
- Mark Fordham, Savannah, GA
Mickey and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Twila Strode, Savannah, GA
John it is so hard to say good-bye to someone so special. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother my prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
- Debbie Ezell, Savannah, GA
John and family, We hold you and all of your family in our thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss your mom, but you have so many precious memories to keep you comforted during this time and in the days to come.
- Jack and Marianne McMillan, Vidalia, GA
We will miss Emma, a beautiful human being with a heart big enough to love the smallest creatures, the most stubborn friends, and everyone's children. Our neighborhood has lost a treasure.
- Vernon & Margie Nease, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Emma. Our prayers are with you.
- Lawrence & Melodie Brady, Virginia Beach, VA
May heaven forever shine on you & rest in peace we will miss you
- Jamie & Kent Moate, Macon, GA
Mrs. Hohnerlein, along with her husband, always had a way to make any and everyone feel special. I feel blessed to have known her. My condolences to all the family.
- Mary Brady Lynch, Guyton, GA
Sorry for your lose John. God Bless you and your family.
- Sarah Thibodeaux, Brunswick, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
