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Celebrating the life of

Jean Cheek Stegin

December 02, 1930 - March 22, 2013

Jean Cheek Stegin

Savannah - Jean Cheek Stegin, 82, died Friday, March 22, 2013 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Griffin, Georgia, daughter of the late Matthew Guy Cheek and Margaret McQuaig Cheek. She grew up in Brunswick, Georgia and was a 1948 graduate of Glynn Academy and a 1951 graduate of Candler School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse working with Dr. James C. Metts, Jr. for many years. Mrs. Stegin was a former member of Hull Memorial Presbyterian Church and Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Spencer Stegin, son, Joseph Guy Stegin, sisters, Mary Rowe and Martha Pearson.

Surviving are sons, William S. Stegin, Jr. and his wife, Angela of Savannah; John A. Stegin and his wife, Jenny of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Jane Marie Lawrence and her husband, Johnny of Calhoun Falls, SC; brother, Guy Cheek, Jr. and his wife, Shirley of Brunswick, GA grandchildren, William S. Stegin, III, Matthew Thomas Stegin, Melissa Smith, Pamela Stegin, Alyson Stegin, Jake Lawrence, Jenna Stegin, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel,

Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2013 in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery conducted by Reverend Kevin Drury.

Honorary pallbearers will be Loy Allmond, Harry Haslam, Jr., William Stegin, III, Matthew Stegin and Jake Lawrence.

Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

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Dear Bill, Joe, Johnny and Jane, It's been along time since I have heard from any of you, but I have often thought about you all. Aunt Jean, is the one I alway looked up to and admired as I was growing up. She was so precious to me. I will alway remember the week I stayed with ya'll, when Jane was 9 months old. Aunt Jean was one of my favorite aunts along with aunt Martha. My prayers goes out to you all. Your cousin Pat Rowe Allgary, in touch information is 706 782 1422. See if you can give Phyllis or Margaret or any of them my phone number. I have been trying to get touch with all for a long time now. Let aunt Jean rest in peace now she is gone to be with the Lord.

- Pat Rowe Allgary, Clayton,, GA

John, Memories of happy times shared with family remain much longer than grief and sorrow. I hope this will be true for you and your family.

- David McNeilly, Murrayville, GA

Heartfelt condolences to you and your family at Mrs Stegin's passing. I have fond memories of Mrs Stegin from the Hull Memorial Days. I am the niece of Dorothy Robinson who passed away March 2009 and she knew Mrs Stegin very well. God bless you all and know you are being prayed for. Dorothy Robinson Starin

- Dorothy L. Starin, , GA

Billy, John and Jane, My heartfelt condolences to all of you. So many wonderful memories from our 39th Street days. May Mrs. Stegin rest in peace and may God's grace provide you comfort in this time of sorrow.

- Ann Haslam Mason, Asheboro, NC

Billy and family, Mrs. Jean was a great neighbor and friend of ours while we lived in Weatherwood! Over the years we would run into each other and we would always relive our days being neighbors! We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom will live on in your hearts and your memories! What a great woman she was and we were so blessed to have known her and had her in our lives. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Mark & Lynn

- Mark & Lynn Troughton, Savannah, GA

Billy & Stegin Family, Many fond memories from the Hull Memorial Church era of your Mom and family. My deepest sympathy in your loss. Sincerely, Joe Upchurch, Jr.

- Joe Upchurch, CHARLOTE, NC

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time, may great memories comfort you. Aunt Jean was a special person, I often remember the joy and smiles she bought to my family at the funeral of my grandmother her sister many years ago. The uplifting words she shared that day have stayed with me all these years. Aunt Jean, everyone will miss you here but oh what a day you are having 'rejoicing' with Papa Cheek, Granny Cheek, Grandma Martha and many others.

- Karen Page Clough Barbara Jean Pearson's daughter, Columbia, NC

John and Family, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love, The Moores

- Yale & Donise Moore, , GA

John, We are so sorry for your loss and are remembering you and your family in prayers during this difficult time.

- Pam & Steve McNeilly, Gainesville, GA

Dear Stegin Family, Many thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Jean-Ma very much. She was a lady full of wisdom. Madison and I spent precious time with her earlier this week at Azaelland and said our goodbyes. We both loved her very much . She is now in fellowship with all her Christian family and friends. All Our love, Sylvia & Madison

- Sylvia & Madison Alcorn, Savannah, GA

STEGIN FAMILY: Rest assured, the Hansen family of three daughters and two sons and their mates share in your grief in the passing of Jean, your Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Mother-in-Law. She was a fine lady who was loved by the Hansen's and their inclusive families.

- Dr. Dana Hansen-Sheppard and Carl Sheppard, Sylvania, GA

Billy, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Loren and Audrey Lewis, Claxton, GA

Sorry for your loss. 1962 Candler graduate

- Linda Neurath, Rincon, Ga.31326, GA

Remembering eight years at Hull Memorial Church, as close friends with Jean, Bill, and their family -- times of happy events and love. We feel the loss of Jean, and our prayers are with her family and friends. Clifford and Rachael Brewton

- Rev. Clifford Brewton and Rachael Brewton, McDonough, GA

Dear Stegin Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences.

- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA

Dear Bill, Joe, Johnny and Jane, It's been along time since I have heard from any of you, but I have often thought about you all. Aunt Jean, is the one I alway looked up to and admired as I was growing up. She was so precious to me. I will alway remember the week I stayed with ya'll, when Jane was 9 months old. Aunt Jean was one of my favorite aunts along with aunt Martha. My prayers goes out to you all. Your cousin Pat Rowe Allgary, in touch information is 706 782 1422. See if you can give Phyllis or Margaret or any of them my phone number. I have been trying to get touch with all for a long time now. Let aunt Jean rest in peace now she is gone to be with the Lord.

- Pat Rowe Allgary, Clayton,, GA

John, Memories of happy times shared with family remain much longer than grief and sorrow. I hope this will be true for you and your family.

- David McNeilly, Murrayville, GA

Heartfelt condolences to you and your family at Mrs Stegin's passing. I have fond memories of Mrs Stegin from the Hull Memorial Days. I am the niece of Dorothy Robinson who passed away March 2009 and she knew Mrs Stegin very well. God bless you all and know you are being prayed for. Dorothy Robinson Starin

- Dorothy L. Starin, , GA

Billy, John and Jane, My heartfelt condolences to all of you. So many wonderful memories from our 39th Street days. May Mrs. Stegin rest in peace and may God's grace provide you comfort in this time of sorrow.

- Ann Haslam Mason, Asheboro, NC

Billy and family, Mrs. Jean was a great neighbor and friend of ours while we lived in Weatherwood! Over the years we would run into each other and we would always relive our days being neighbors! We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom will live on in your hearts and your memories! What a great woman she was and we were so blessed to have known her and had her in our lives. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Mark & Lynn

- Mark & Lynn Troughton, Savannah, GA

Billy & Stegin Family, Many fond memories from the Hull Memorial Church era of your Mom and family. My deepest sympathy in your loss. Sincerely, Joe Upchurch, Jr.

- Joe Upchurch, CHARLOTE, NC

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time, may great memories comfort you. Aunt Jean was a special person, I often remember the joy and smiles she bought to my family at the funeral of my grandmother her sister many years ago. The uplifting words she shared that day have stayed with me all these years. Aunt Jean, everyone will miss you here but oh what a day you are having 'rejoicing' with Papa Cheek, Granny Cheek, Grandma Martha and many others.

- Karen Page Clough Barbara Jean Pearson's daughter, Columbia, NC

John and Family, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love, The Moores

- Yale & Donise Moore, , GA

John, We are so sorry for your loss and are remembering you and your family in prayers during this difficult time.

- Pam & Steve McNeilly, Gainesville, GA

Dear Stegin Family, Many thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss Jean-Ma very much. She was a lady full of wisdom. Madison and I spent precious time with her earlier this week at Azaelland and said our goodbyes. We both loved her very much . She is now in fellowship with all her Christian family and friends. All Our love, Sylvia & Madison

- Sylvia & Madison Alcorn, Savannah, GA

STEGIN FAMILY: Rest assured, the Hansen family of three daughters and two sons and their mates share in your grief in the passing of Jean, your Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Mother-in-Law. She was a fine lady who was loved by the Hansen's and their inclusive families.

- Dr. Dana Hansen-Sheppard and Carl Sheppard, Sylvania, GA

Billy, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Loren and Audrey Lewis, Claxton, GA

Sorry for your loss. 1962 Candler graduate

- Linda Neurath, Rincon, Ga.31326, GA

Remembering eight years at Hull Memorial Church, as close friends with Jean, Bill, and their family -- times of happy events and love. We feel the loss of Jean, and our prayers are with her family and friends. Clifford and Rachael Brewton

- Rev. Clifford Brewton and Rachael Brewton, McDonough, GA

Dear Stegin Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences.

- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200