Celebrating the life of
Merle Frances Floyd MacMillan
May 21, 1922 - March 06, 2013
Savannah – Merle Floyd MacMillan, 90, died March 6, 2013, at home under the care of Hospice Savannah with family members present.
She was born May 21, 1922, at Taylor's Creek, a part of the Fort Stewart Reservation, and moved to Savannah as a child.
She graduated from Savannah High School and then worked in the Mold Loft at the Mingledorff Shipyard during WWII, where she met her husband, Frank P. MacMillan, who she married in 1943. They were married for 51 years prior to his death in 1995. She was co-founder of the family business, Alloy Industrial Contractors, Inc. She began her Sunday School teaching at the age of 16 and was still the teacher of the Faithful Workers Class at Cresthill Baptist Church at her death.
Surviving are her seven children: Rockey and his wife Melinda, Danny and his wife Linda, Billy and his wife Cherrie, Frances Martin and her husband Bill, Darlene Tilton and her husband Paul, Marilyn MacMillan and her husband Rick Hawkins, and the baby of the family Kelly and his wife Christine. She also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren and nine and soon to be ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters: Dale Weinreich of Buena Park, California, and Faye Smith of Savannah and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, March 8, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 9, at Cresthill Baptist Church, 9120 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia.
Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Brandon MacMillan, Oliver Tilton, Travis MacMillan, Mark MacMillan, Jason MacMillan, Pierce MacMillan, Anthony Tilton, Alex Tilton, and Joshua MacMillan.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Cresthill Baptist Church, 9120 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406.
Frances, Bill, Baynard, Rachel and all the MacMillans, You are in our thoughts and prayers as you experience this time of loss. Your mother/grandmother was a wonderful matriarch and true example of a virtuous woman and a perfect role model as a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and business woman. Love, Ron and Mary Burroughs Brent and Laurie Burroughs
- Ron & Mary Burroughs, Savannah, GA
We are sending many prayers to your family over the passing of Mrs.MacMillan. She is with Jesus now. Remember that she left all of you with enough Love to last a lifetime. God Bless all of you,Linda Lair Futrell,and the Lair Family.
- Linda Lair Futrell, Savannah, GA
We will miss Great Aunt Merle - soo sorry for your loss. We love you all and pray that God gives you all comfort and peace during this difficult time.
- Christine Awbrey, Buena Park, CA
To Mr. Danny and family, We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joan White, SECTT
- Joan White, Calhoun, GA
To Danny, Billy, Fran, Kelly, Rocky, Darlene, and Marilyn: Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families for your loss. Merle was a wonderful lady and a blessing to many. She was a true inspiration to me Candy as I learned so much from her in my early days as I attended her Sunday School classes. She was a very warm, kind, sweet, and loving lady. I know she has gone home to be with our Lord and that the angels in Heaven were singing with such joy to have her with them for all eternity. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. And I will always have a special place in my heart for her. She was truly one of a kind. May God Bless each of you and give you the strength to get through this most dificult time. All our love, Candy & Richy Rich
- Candy & Richard Richardson, Richmond Hill, GA
So sorry we are not there to be with you. We are in Florida with two of our grandchildren to see Mickey Mouse.Our hearts go out to you and understand your loss of your mom. She was a strong, ever smiling and loving person and a woman of deep faith in Jesus. We are blessed to know her. Roney & Joanne Lettow
- Ronnie Lettow, Savannah, GA
Dear Friends, Mom and I were so sorry to read of your mom's death. She was a delight and we have many fond memories of her. Your family was a wonderful part of my childhood and your mom was so sweet. We'll miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry you've lost your mom and dearest friend. Sincerest Sympathy, Linda and Eleanor Wall
- Linda E Wall, Savannah, GA
John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I'm praying for you and all the family.
- marjorie aldrich pope, brooklet, GA
I have been fortunate to have been born into a family full of kind, caring, compassionate, funny, strong and Christian men and women. My Aunt Merle was at the top of the list. She gave birth to 7 but she mothered all her nieces and nephews just the same. She was always there for my brother and me as kids as well as adults. When I had my son Bryson and I was crying feeling like the worse parent because he had slid out of my lap when I fell asleep feeding him, she came over and sat with me and said, 'I had 7 kids and don't think for a minute I didn't fall asleep and drop one!' I looked at her and said, 'Well that explains Kelly.' We both busted out laughing! She always had a smile on her face and love in her heart. I know she is with her Heavenly Father and probably in charge of His garden. I bet Heaven has never had more beautiful flowers! God thank you for allowing me to be a part of her life! Please wrap your loving arms around my cousins as they grieve for the mother they adore!
- Lisa Ortiz, Savannah, GA
Dear family, How very sad we are to have the call that Aunt Merele has passed away. She was a true joy to have as a family member. Every year there was always a Christmas card and the family reunion's she took all the pictures. She knew everyone in every picture and could even tell you friends names. She will be greatly missed with a beautiful smile and a very loving word for all. May ALL the wonderful memories help heal your aching heart. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. She is in heaven taking pictures and telling the stories none of us ever could remember. I'm so thankful to have been able to call her Aunt.
- Forrest, Nancy, Kylie, and Forrest Floyd, Guyton,, GA
Frances, Bill, Baynard, Rachel and all the MacMillans, You are in our thoughts and prayers as you experience this time of loss. Your mother/grandmother was a wonderful matriarch and true example of a virtuous woman and a perfect role model as a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and business woman. Love, Ron and Mary Burroughs Brent and Laurie Burroughs
- Ron & Mary Burroughs, Savannah, GA
We are sending many prayers to your family over the passing of Mrs.MacMillan. She is with Jesus now. Remember that she left all of you with enough Love to last a lifetime. God Bless all of you,Linda Lair Futrell,and the Lair Family.
- Linda Lair Futrell, Savannah, GA
We will miss Great Aunt Merle - soo sorry for your loss. We love you all and pray that God gives you all comfort and peace during this difficult time.
- Christine Awbrey, Buena Park, CA
To Mr. Danny and family, We are very sorry for the loss of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joan White, SECTT
- Joan White, Calhoun, GA
To Danny, Billy, Fran, Kelly, Rocky, Darlene, and Marilyn: Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your families for your loss. Merle was a wonderful lady and a blessing to many. She was a true inspiration to me Candy as I learned so much from her in my early days as I attended her Sunday School classes. She was a very warm, kind, sweet, and loving lady. I know she has gone home to be with our Lord and that the angels in Heaven were singing with such joy to have her with them for all eternity. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. And I will always have a special place in my heart for her. She was truly one of a kind. May God Bless each of you and give you the strength to get through this most dificult time. All our love, Candy & Richy Rich
- Candy & Richard Richardson, Richmond Hill, GA
So sorry we are not there to be with you. We are in Florida with two of our grandchildren to see Mickey Mouse.Our hearts go out to you and understand your loss of your mom. She was a strong, ever smiling and loving person and a woman of deep faith in Jesus. We are blessed to know her. Roney & Joanne Lettow
- Ronnie Lettow, Savannah, GA
Dear Friends, Mom and I were so sorry to read of your mom's death. She was a delight and we have many fond memories of her. Your family was a wonderful part of my childhood and your mom was so sweet. We'll miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry you've lost your mom and dearest friend. Sincerest Sympathy, Linda and Eleanor Wall
- Linda E Wall, Savannah, GA
John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I'm praying for you and all the family.
- marjorie aldrich pope, brooklet, GA
I have been fortunate to have been born into a family full of kind, caring, compassionate, funny, strong and Christian men and women. My Aunt Merle was at the top of the list. She gave birth to 7 but she mothered all her nieces and nephews just the same. She was always there for my brother and me as kids as well as adults. When I had my son Bryson and I was crying feeling like the worse parent because he had slid out of my lap when I fell asleep feeding him, she came over and sat with me and said, 'I had 7 kids and don't think for a minute I didn't fall asleep and drop one!' I looked at her and said, 'Well that explains Kelly.' We both busted out laughing! She always had a smile on her face and love in her heart. I know she is with her Heavenly Father and probably in charge of His garden. I bet Heaven has never had more beautiful flowers! God thank you for allowing me to be a part of her life! Please wrap your loving arms around my cousins as they grieve for the mother they adore!
- Lisa Ortiz, Savannah, GA
Dear family, How very sad we are to have the call that Aunt Merele has passed away. She was a true joy to have as a family member. Every year there was always a Christmas card and the family reunion's she took all the pictures. She knew everyone in every picture and could even tell you friends names. She will be greatly missed with a beautiful smile and a very loving word for all. May ALL the wonderful memories help heal your aching heart. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. She is in heaven taking pictures and telling the stories none of us ever could remember. I'm so thankful to have been able to call her Aunt.
- Forrest, Nancy, Kylie, and Forrest Floyd, Guyton,, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
