Celebrating the life of
Lettye Leon Hollingsworth
September 16, 1918 - November 22, 2012
Lettye Leon Hollingsworth
Lettye Leon Hollingsworth, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Hospice House.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Thomas A. Hollingsworth.
Lettye was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She was a native of Savannah, and a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 60 years. She was a past member of the Tybee Island Garden Club, Tybee Island Beautification Committee, and the DD's Social Club. Lettye was also a volunteer for many years at Hospice House and Oceanside Nursing Home.
She will be deeply missed by her three children, Janis H. Bowers Greg, of Savannah, Thomas A. Hollingsworth Martha, of Marietta, and Mark L. Hollingsworth Pam, of Effingham County. She is also survived by her brother, George J. Leon, of Savannah. She was a loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 26, 2012 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park with the Reverend Ernest King officiating.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Jimmy and I share your loss and know you will lovingly remember the wonderful memories of your mother. I will always remember her loving ways and beautiful smile.
- Ann Ingram Parham, Lakeland, FL
Aunt Lettye was such a wonderful lady and will be dearly missed by all she touched. Our sympathy and love, Roy and Peggy
- Peggy Hester, Windermere, FL
Mary and I are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
- Walter Ingram, Bloomingdale, GA
My dear Janis, My heart goes out to you and your family, along with my prayers for your strength to get through your sad time. Your Mom was a sweetie, as mine, whom I lost in 2005. I wish all of you to remember the good times and cherish each of those moments. Miss you, just know I'm thinking of each of you. Much love, Ann O'Quinn
- Ann Youmans Durant Oquinn, Richmond Hill, GA
Jimmy and I share your loss and know you will lovingly remember the wonderful memories of your mother. I will always remember her loving ways and beautiful smile.
- Ann Ingram Parham, Lakeland, FL
Aunt Lettye was such a wonderful lady and will be dearly missed by all she touched. Our sympathy and love, Roy and Peggy
- Peggy Hester, Windermere, FL
Mary and I are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
- Walter Ingram, Bloomingdale, GA
My dear Janis, My heart goes out to you and your family, along with my prayers for your strength to get through your sad time. Your Mom was a sweetie, as mine, whom I lost in 2005. I wish all of you to remember the good times and cherish each of those moments. Miss you, just know I'm thinking of each of you. Much love, Ann O'Quinn
- Ann Youmans Durant Oquinn, Richmond Hill, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
