Celebrating the life of
Margaret Hanley Russell Rowell
November 25, 1942 - April 08, 2013
Margaret Hanley Russell Rowell
November 25, 1942 – April 8, 2013
SAVANNAH – Margaret slipped away peacefully in her sleep to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday. April 8, 2013.
She was born in Savannah, GA on November 25, 1942 to Christopher and Catherine Eason Russell. Margie was raised in the Irish Catholic community and was a 1960 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy. She also worked at Bell Telephone and was employed at Memorial Hospital for 29 years, retiring in 2008.
Margaret married John Rowell at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on January 16, 1965. To this union were born four sons; John Jr. deceased; Michael Christopher Jennifer; Timothy Tobia; and Jeffrey Cheryl. Five grandsons and one granddaughter, Connor, Aidan, Samuel, Jack, Caleb, and Clara, were her delight. She is also survived by her brother, James Russell Kathy of Peachtree City, GA, many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband John, son Johnny, parents, brother Christopher Russell, and sister Catherine Russell Wells.
She was a member of the Daughters of Ireland and for many years sang in the St. Vincent's Alumni Choir. Margaret was a loyal supporter of St. Vincent's. Margie loved to bowl with her cousin Eileen Tillman and was a member of the Catholic Bowling League. She was also a longtime member of the Bunco League.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be sent to St. Vincent's Academy, 207 East Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Chris, Timmy, Jeff and Family, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You can find comfort in knowing that she has joined Uncle John and Johnny and Meme. Know that you, too, will see her again some day. Daddy sends his thoughts and prayers as well. Love to you all, Pam Rowell Gross Cousin
- Pam Gross, Savannah, GA
Chris, Tim, Jeff, and Family, So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I always remember her as being such a sweet lady, even though she had to put up with you 4 boys. She always had a smile on her face. May God give each of you the peace that passes all understanding. Know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kathy Richardson Shores, SAVANNAH, GA
Chris, Tim, Jeff, and Family, So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I always remember her as being such a sweet lady, even though she had to put up with you 4 boys. She always had a smile on her face. May God give each of you the peace that passes all understanding. Know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kathy Richardson Shores, SAVANNAH, GA
tom and I are very sorry to hear of margy passing and we have you all in our prayers. Love, Ginny Chandler
- ginny anderson chandler, rutherfordton, NC
Sorry to hear about Margie.
- Danny and Carla Johansen, Cobbtown, GA
Ours prayers go out to Margaret's family at this time. Margaret was the sweetest person and always had a kind word for everyone. Chris Tim Jeff your mother will be missed but she is now in heaven with her maker!
- Harriett Dillon, Savannah, GA
Chris, Timmy,Jeff & Family, Our heartfelt sympathy go out to you at this time of deep sorrow. Your mother was a dear friend for many years.We had many happy times together when you boy's were little, Sheila and I had a long trip down memory lane today as we morned her loss. We had so many funny stories about all you kids , Mine Margaret's and Sheila's . We will miss her smiling face as she watered and took care of her flowers.
- Bill & Andrea, Savannah, GA
Chris, Tim and Jeff, so sorry to hear about your mother. as my mom said we all have so many fond memories of growing up together, our moms seemed to be the neighborhood moms.please know you are in our prayers. Rebecca Richardson Salamankas
- rebecca salamankas, rincon, GA
Chris, Timmy, Jeff and Family, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You can find comfort in knowing that she has joined Uncle John and Johnny and Meme. Know that you, too, will see her again some day. Daddy sends his thoughts and prayers as well. Love to you all, Pam Rowell Gross Cousin
- Pam Gross, Savannah, GA
Chris, Tim, Jeff, and Family, So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I always remember her as being such a sweet lady, even though she had to put up with you 4 boys. She always had a smile on her face. May God give each of you the peace that passes all understanding. Know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kathy Richardson Shores, SAVANNAH, GA
Chris, Tim, Jeff, and Family, So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I always remember her as being such a sweet lady, even though she had to put up with you 4 boys. She always had a smile on her face. May God give each of you the peace that passes all understanding. Know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kathy Richardson Shores, SAVANNAH, GA
tom and I are very sorry to hear of margy passing and we have you all in our prayers. Love, Ginny Chandler
- ginny anderson chandler, rutherfordton, NC
Sorry to hear about Margie.
- Danny and Carla Johansen, Cobbtown, GA
Ours prayers go out to Margaret's family at this time. Margaret was the sweetest person and always had a kind word for everyone. Chris Tim Jeff your mother will be missed but she is now in heaven with her maker!
- Harriett Dillon, Savannah, GA
Chris, Timmy,Jeff & Family, Our heartfelt sympathy go out to you at this time of deep sorrow. Your mother was a dear friend for many years.We had many happy times together when you boy's were little, Sheila and I had a long trip down memory lane today as we morned her loss. We had so many funny stories about all you kids , Mine Margaret's and Sheila's . We will miss her smiling face as she watered and took care of her flowers.
- Bill & Andrea, Savannah, GA
Chris, Tim and Jeff, so sorry to hear about your mother. as my mom said we all have so many fond memories of growing up together, our moms seemed to be the neighborhood moms.please know you are in our prayers. Rebecca Richardson Salamankas
- rebecca salamankas, rincon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
