Celebrating the life of
Jeanne Dixon Papy
October 08, 1928 - December 31, 2012
Jeanne Dixon Papy, widow of the late Hugh R. Papy, died at Spanish Oaks Retreat on Monday, December 31, 2012. Mrs. Papy was born in Savannah on October 8, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Woodhull Dixon, Jr. of Savannah and was a lifelong resident of the city.
Mrs. Papy graduated from the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York and attended both Connecticut College and the University of Georgia. She was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority.
She became a licensed real estate broker in 1970 and retained that credential to the present. She also entered into ongoing studies of photography, beginning at the Maine School of Photography and followed by several workshops and master classes with eminent photographers in the United States, France and Japan. Her photography has appeared in numerous publications in this country and as far away as Singapore. Her work illustrates "As Grain Once Scattered", the history of Christ Church, Savannah; "Pilgrims Through The Years", for Savannah's First Baptist Church, and "America's Historic Places" for Readers Digest Publications. She donated images of Civil Rights leader W.W. Law to the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, and a large important collection of unpublished images to the Georgia Historical Society.
Mrs. Papy's diverse interests included travel, high fashion, gardening and cooking. She studied the latter at Lo Scaldavivande in Rome, Italy. Mrs. Papy was a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, a lifelong member of the Hugeunot Society of South Carolina, the Telfair Museum of Art, the Georgia Historical Society, and was an honorary member of the Oglethorpe Club, the Chatham Club, and the Savannah Golf Club. She was presented by the Cotillion Club in Savannah in 1947. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Church, Savannah and is a communicant of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Papy was predeceased by her husband and their son, Jimmy Papy. She is survived by two sons, Hugh R. Papy, Jr. and Richard Papy both of Savannah; sister, Betty Gilbert of Savannah; sister-in-law, Janet Dixon of Savannah; grandchildren, Joanna Papy Brooks Trey of Savannah; Courtnay Papy of Brooklyn, NY; Callen Papy of Savannah; great grandchildren, James Howard Brooks, IV and Hunter Brynlee Brooks both of Savannah.
Memorial Visitation: 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 4, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Bonaventure Cemetery conducted by The Reverend Richard Nelson.
Remembrances may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I Loved Jeanne and her kindness and WONDERFUL sense of humor. I will miss her a lot. : My husband Ted Stark's auntfrom Wi.Margurite Stark Fowle, roomed with Jeanne at Connecticut College and my husband, Ted's father, the late William Stark use to visit his sister Margurite and Jeanne when he was at Dartmouth. What a small world! He too spoke highly of your mother, Jeanne. God Bless her and your family.
- Laney Barroll Stark, Savannah, GA
Dear Hugh & Richard, I was so blessed to have your mother as my friend in recent years. We shared many happy moments together and I miss her terribly. Please know my heartfelt prayers are with you all at this time.
- Carol Scott, Savannah, GA
Richard and Hugh: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Stewart H Haile, Panajachel, - Other
Hugh and Richard, I wish I could tell you how much I loved Jean. We were good friends since I was about 8,living next door. I'm 60 now, and I have loved her throughout these many years, in so many ways. I promise you that she was an incredible inspiration to me, as I was growing up. How talented she was! What I liked about her most was how she talked turkey. Yet, she was a woman of few words! She made un-draped comments about everything. She was so beautiful and talented. She intensely adored her family. My visits with her taught me a LOT about life. Of course I loved her cooking and I remember your Daddy so beautifully well. What a gorgeous man he was. Don't forget Rex! We will sure miss this lady with the beautiful blue eyes who knew so much, it was nearly mind-boggling to me. I wish I had had the chance to photograph her. My warmest love, Nancy
- Nancy Heffernan, Tybee Island, GA
Richard and Hugh: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Ellis Cook, Savannah, GA
Hugh and Richard, You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Jeanne & Guerry
- Jeanne Conrade, Savannah, GA
I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Mrs. Papy was a truly special person to me and I will never forget the moments we shared.
- Michael A. Lunsford, Savannah, GA
Dear Richard, My heartfelt condolences and kindest thoughts to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
- Fiorella Truslow, Savannah, GA
I'm very sorry for your loss, Hugh. I always enjoyed your mom when she had lunch at HHP. And it was nice running into the two of you from time to time, usually during lunch. Our best wishes to you and the rest of her family, Jim and Cindy
- Jim and Cindy Bowen, Savannah, GA
A lady of great spirit who's spirit will be greatly missed in the Savannah community.
- Kerstin and Nevy Clark, Savannah, GA
Richard and Hugh , Your mother will truly be missed. We loved chatting with Mrs. Papy. We are sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Doug and Stephanie Giorgio, Savannah, GA
I did not know your Mother. I know her sons. She must have been a fine lady. God Bless.
- jeff fitzpatrick, savannah, GA
She was a 'piece of work' and it was a privilege to know her! Her spunkiness and humor were a delight. I will always smile when I remember her. We send you our dearest love, Hugh.
- Peggy Varnedoe, Savannah, GA
Richard and Hugh, sorry to see that you mom had passed away. May she rest in peace.
- Bob White,Jr, Greensboro, GA
Jeanne was one of the most accomplished people I've ever known. She could sew, cook, garden with expertise. I have so many stories to tell of the years she spent with me. Funny, sad, loving. My love to you Hugh and Richard.
- Miriam Center, Savannah, GA
Dear Hugh and Richard, Our hearts are broken. Your mother was an amazing woman who we loved dearly. She was not only bright and beautiful, but also creative, talented, and most importantly a kind and caring friend. She will be missed!
- Dena and George Hammond, Atlanta, GA
Dear Hugh and Richard, Our hearts are broken. Your mother was an amazing woman who we loved dearly. She was not only bright and beautiful, but also creative, talented, and most importantly a kind and caring friend. She will be missed!
- Dena and George Hammond, Atlanta, GA
I Loved Jeanne and her kindness and WONDERFUL sense of humor. I will miss her a lot. : My husband Ted Stark's auntfrom Wi.Margurite Stark Fowle, roomed with Jeanne at Connecticut College and my husband, Ted's father, the late William Stark use to visit his sister Margurite and Jeanne when he was at Dartmouth. What a small world! He too spoke highly of your mother, Jeanne. God Bless her and your family.
- Laney Barroll Stark, Savannah, GA
Dear Hugh & Richard, I was so blessed to have your mother as my friend in recent years. We shared many happy moments together and I miss her terribly. Please know my heartfelt prayers are with you all at this time.
- Carol Scott, Savannah, GA
Richard and Hugh: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Stewart H Haile, Panajachel, - Other -
Hugh and Richard, I wish I could tell you how much I loved Jean. We were good friends since I was about 8,living next door. I'm 60 now, and I have loved her throughout these many years, in so many ways. I promise you that she was an incredible inspiration to me, as I was growing up. How talented she was! What I liked about her most was how she talked turkey. Yet, she was a woman of few words! She made un-draped comments about everything. She was so beautiful and talented. She intensely adored her family. My visits with her taught me a LOT about life. Of course I loved her cooking and I remember your Daddy so beautifully well. What a gorgeous man he was. Don't forget Rex! We will sure miss this lady with the beautiful blue eyes who knew so much, it was nearly mind-boggling to me. I wish I had had the chance to photograph her. My warmest love, Nancy
- Nancy Heffernan, Tybee Island, GA
Richard and Hugh: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Ellis Cook, Savannah, GA
Hugh and Richard, You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Jeanne & Guerry
- Jeanne Conrade, Savannah, GA
I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Mrs. Papy was a truly special person to me and I will never forget the moments we shared.
- Michael A. Lunsford, Savannah, GA
Dear Richard, My heartfelt condolences and kindest thoughts to you and your family in your time of sorrow.
- Fiorella Truslow, Savannah, GA
I'm very sorry for your loss, Hugh. I always enjoyed your mom when she had lunch at HHP. And it was nice running into the two of you from time to time, usually during lunch. Our best wishes to you and the rest of her family, Jim and Cindy
- Jim and Cindy Bowen, Savannah, GA
A lady of great spirit who's spirit will be greatly missed in the Savannah community.
- Kerstin and Nevy Clark, Savannah, GA
Richard and Hugh , Your mother will truly be missed. We loved chatting with Mrs. Papy. We are sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Doug and Stephanie Giorgio, Savannah, GA
I did not know your Mother. I know her sons. She must have been a fine lady. God Bless.
- jeff fitzpatrick, savannah, GA
She was a 'piece of work' and it was a privilege to know her! Her spunkiness and humor were a delight. I will always smile when I remember her. We send you our dearest love, Hugh.
- Peggy Varnedoe, Savannah, GA
Richard and Hugh, sorry to see that you mom had passed away. May she rest in peace.
- Bob White,Jr, Greensboro, GA
Jeanne was one of the most accomplished people I've ever known. She could sew, cook, garden with expertise. I have so many stories to tell of the years she spent with me. Funny, sad, loving. My love to you Hugh and Richard.
- Miriam Center, Savannah, GA
Dear Hugh and Richard, Our hearts are broken. Your mother was an amazing woman who we loved dearly. She was not only bright and beautiful, but also creative, talented, and most importantly a kind and caring friend. She will be missed!
- Dena and George Hammond, Atlanta, GA
Dear Hugh and Richard, Our hearts are broken. Your mother was an amazing woman who we loved dearly. She was not only bright and beautiful, but also creative, talented, and most importantly a kind and caring friend. She will be missed!
- Dena and George Hammond, Atlanta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
