Mildred Crabb Ambos

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Celebrating the life of
Mildred Crabb AmbosMay 09, 1922 - January 11, 2013

Mildred Crabb Hatfield Ambos, 90, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at Azalealand Nursing Home. She was born in Dublin, Georgia daughter of the late John Milton and Lizzie Raffield Crabb.

Mrs. Ambos was affiliated with Trade Winds Company for many years where in the 1950's she was instrumental in the development and formulation of freezing breaded shrimp. After retirement, she was the owner of the Front Porch Boutique in Thunderbolt. She was a volunteer for many years with the Candler Hospital Gift Shop, member and volunteer at of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and a former member of the Savannah Yacht Club and the Chatham Club. She was preceded in death by husband, Henry F. Ambos, Sr.

Surviving are her children, Joy Hatfield Cargill of Hilton Head Island, SC; Janet Hatfield Michael Blackstone of Jacksonville, FL; G. Andrew Ambos of Savannah; step-children, Louis Getz Suzanne Ambos, II of Savannah; Rosemary D. Henry, Jr. Ambos of Savannah; Lena Ambos Freedy Meeks of Savannah; grandchildren, Cindy Cargill Tom Brown of Bluffton, SC; Kristen Cargill of Hilton Head Island, SC; Millie Cargill of Oregon; R. Keith Williams of Savannah; Robin A. Williams of Jacksonville, FL; Jason S. Ambos of Savannah; Emily Ambos of Oxford, MS; Noah Ambos of Little Rock, AR; Laurie Meeks Frazee of Savannah; Matthew Meeks of Statesboro; Charles Tori Ambos of Lexington, SC; David Julie Ambos of Key West, FL; Pete Patti Nesbitt of Austin, TX; Louis Getz Ambos, III of Savannah; Harold "Hal" Carter Nicole Ambos of Savannah; Andrew "Drew" Liz Ambos of Savannah; siblings, Ray W. Hatfield of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Betty H. Carbo of Savannah; Wanda H. Stuckey of Bluffton and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2013 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.

Burial: The Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.

Remembrances: Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd., Savannah, GA 31406, Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Azalealand Nursing Home, 2040 Colonial Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.

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Please accept my condolences for the passing of Mildred. I had the pleasure of working with Mildred at the Candler Gift Shop and she was an absolutely delightful person with whom to share some time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Virginia Love

- Virginia Love, Savannah, GA

Ray, so sorry to learn of the passing of your sister. I lost my older brother almost 5 years ago and still miss him so much. May God give you the peace that only He can give. You and your family are in our prayers. Your old friend from CHS

- Betty Q. Lunceford, Centerville, GA

My condolences to Andy and his family at the loss of there dear Mother.

- Ricky Thomas, Savannah, GA

I was so sadden to hear about Mildred's passing and wish I could be there with you all.I loved her dearly and will miss her. You are all in my prayers. Love you all, Dell

- Julia Adell Crabb, Jacksonville, FL

We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Mildred. She was a wonderful lady and I have many fond memories of her from my childhood and beyond. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Blessings, Wes and Cheryl Crabb Frank

- Wes & Cheryl Frank, Jacksonville, FL

Lena, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope to see you soon.

- June Bryant Muns, Savannah, GA

What a joy it was to know Mimi- a beautiful lady who will be greatly missed.

- Greta Bell, Savannah, GA

Thinking and praying for the family. Mildred was a dedicated member of Isle of Hope Methodist Church and will truly be missed. Jeanne Haynes.

- Jeanne Haynes, Savannah, GA

Dear Joy, Janet, Andrew,and Family, My mother Margaret J. Barnhill and I want to express how sorry we are for the passing Mrs. Mildred. We always looked forward to seeing her at the family reunion. My mother also enjoyed their many telephone conservations. She will be missed. W.David Barnhill & Margaret J.Barnhill

- W.David Barnhill, Tifton, GA

Dear Joy Your Mother was always one of my favorite ladies, always a big smile and a hug when we would meet. I know you will miss her terribly. Maybess Disher

- Maybess Disher, Savannah, GA

We will miss Mildred. She was a first class cousin and a valuable member of the Raffield Family. Family reunions will not be the same without her attendance. She was truly a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

- Cecil and Johnnie Faye Taylor, Winter Springs, FL

Our prayers are with you in your loss of such a precious, loving, kind lady. She has always been special to each of us in our family.

- Mary Alice & Ray Watson, Dublin, GA

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. Miss Mildred/Mimi will be missed. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

- Mary & Tommy Hollis, Savannah, GA

I'm sorry I won't be able to come to Savannah to see the family with Chris. We will miss Aunt Mimi, but we know the peace and hope she took with her when she left, and this brings us great comfort.

- Adrienne Stuckey, Marietta, GA

I learned so many things from Mildred over the years, she was a true southern lady! She was commited to her family and friends and always had extra room at her dinner table!She will be greatly missed!

- Jennifer Ambos, Little Rock, AR