Celebrating the life of
Agnes Markwalter Brennan
February 08, 1929 - November 01, 2012
Agnes Markwalter Brennan
Savannah – Agnes Markwalter Brennan died peacefully in her home on November 1, 2012, the Feast of All Saints, surrounded by her loving family. Her faith and family were the cornerstones of her life.
Agnes was born on February 8, 1929 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Agnes Sheehan and Charles Victor Markwalter. Agnes attended Catholic schools in Augusta and Georgian Court College in Lakewood, New Jersey. On October 6, 1956, she married Thomas Edward Brennan, Jr., formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After a two year tour of duty in Germany, Agnes and Tom settled in Savannah, where they raised their family and made many wonderful friends.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Charles Victor Markwalter, Jr. and Edward Aloysius Markwalter, and her sister, Ann Markwalter Leonard, as well as several brothers and sisters in law.
Agnes is survived by Tom, her husband of 56 wonderful years, and their eight children and spouses: Mary and Liam Collins, Julie and Andrew Purkey, Tom and Jane Brennan, Sally and Brian Kennedy, Philip Brennan, Joe and Michelle Brennan, Peter and Anna Brennan, and Agnes and Pete Law. She is also survived by her 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom she loved dearly. In addition, she is survived by her sisters, Mary Markwalter Gambill, Jane Markwalter Eubanks, Louise Markwalter Wright, her brother, John Sheehan Markwalter and his wife Marcelene, all of Augusta, Georgia, as well as her sister-in-law and her husband, Libby and Dick Weinberg of Carpinteria, California. Agnes is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. This large and loving family brought Agnes great joy throughout her life.
The Brennan family would like to thank those who assisted Agnes during these last few years of illness, especially her doctors, nurses, and wonderful technicians at Coastal Dialysis. They would also like to thank Pearl Riley for her many years of faithful service and friendship, and the priests of St. James Catholic Church, present and past, for their kindness to Agnes and the Brennan family.
The visitation will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Friday, November 2nd at 4:30 followed by a Rosary at 5:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday morning, November 3rd at 9:45, also at St. James Catholic Church, with burial to follow at the Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Social Apostolate of Savannah.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Sally and Agnes, Your family was very kind to the O'Brien family while my mother was in the Savannah hospital. We will always be grateful for your kindness. I wish you and your family the same peace. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Margaret O'Brien
- Margaret O'Brien, Atlanta, GA
Dear Tom and Family, Except for the love of God for all of us,there is no greater love than a wife for her husband,a mother for her children and a grandmother for her grandchildren and great grand child.That is how we will forever remember Agnes.She loved all of you so much and quietly went about her routine.She will be missed,but you had so many happy times to look back on.You will be in our prayers and we are right next door if you need us.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Sally and all the Brennan Family, I have alot of warm memories of your Mom. She will really be missed. May Our Lord comfort you all during this trying time. Cephise
- Cephise Harty, savannah, GA
My sympathies to the entire Brennan family. She was a gracious and kind lady. May God bless all of you during this most difficult time.
- Kevin Saunders, Nashville, TN
To the Brennan family, we are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Sincerely, Matthew and Yvonne Ryan
- Matthew and Yvonne Ryan, Orange Park, FL
Dear Brennan Family- The Mahoney's have many fond memories of Mrs. Brennan as our next door neighbor at Skidaway Island. She was always gracious and generous. She was loved by us all and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Kathleen Mahoney Taylor, Savannah, GA
Dear Joe and the Brennan Family, Our thoughts are with you at this time. I know your mother was the cornerstone of your family and I can only imagine what you must be going through right now. Your mom was one of the kindest people I've ever known. Growing up in Savannah and hanging out with you at Button Lane was always a found memory and your mother's presence added a caring warmth that I noticed every time I was there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
- Calvin & Kitty Haupt, Atlanta, GA
Dear Brennan Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. My memories of your mom and the entire family are filled with days on the island riding around in the golf cart laughing and joking. I think my first golf swing took place outside the back door of your home. So I can thank you all for the hours I've spent walking the fairways since. Once again we are thinking of you all and remembering the wonderful memories we have, thanks to your mom. David, Lisa, Nicolette, Addison and Matthew
- David Sale Jr., Fort Worth, TX
My love, thoughts and prayers as we celebrate Agnes and the wonderful Brennan family. Joanie Heyward
- Joanie Heyward, Bluffton, SC
Tom and family, Carolyn and I were sorry to see that Agnes had passed away. What a ture southern lady. Sorry we can not be with you tomorrow but you are in our prayers. God bless you all.
- Bob White Jr, Greensboro, GA
To the Brennan family, especially Tom, my heartfelt condolences in this moment of loss and sadness. Assurance of prayers and remembrance at Mass. +R. Lessard
- #NAME?, Boynton Beach, FL
Mr. Phillip, fill up We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers. The Barefoot Family
- Michele Barefoot, , GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, dear Brennans and Kennedys. We wish we could be there ! We will attend and offer the Mass for Mrs Agnes at St Dominic Cemetery on Saturday morning.
- The Carbonell Family, Benicia, CA
Joe, Phillip, Sally & Brennan Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our family prayers. With deepest condolences. Vincent, Michelle, Victoria, & Nicholas Koncul
- Vincent, Savannah, GA
Dear Brennan Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of the Brennan family. Your mother was such a sweet, special Lady. She will be greatly missed!
- Laurie Beeson Hester, Monroe, GA
Mary, so sorry for the loss of your mother. I have such fond memories of living next door and her carpooling us to school. As I am sure you well know we can get great comfort from the scriptures. Job 14:14 'If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait, Until my relief comes. 15 You will call, and I myself shall answer you...' We have the wonderful prospect of seeing our resurrected loved ones in the not to distant future. My thoughts and prayer are with you and the entire Brennan clan.
- Mary Ray Lindholm, Alpharetta, GA
Tom and Brennan children, what an outstanding lady Agnes was and such a strong example of what great Catholic living is all about. God bless you with wonderful memories and the love of friends. Theresa Heffernan
- theresa heffernan, N. Augusta,, SC
Sally and Agnes, Your family was very kind to the O'Brien family while my mother was in the Savannah hospital. We will always be grateful for your kindness. I wish you and your family the same peace. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Margaret O'Brien
- Margaret O'Brien, Atlanta, GA
Dear Tom and Family, Except for the love of God for all of us,there is no greater love than a wife for her husband,a mother for her children and a grandmother for her grandchildren and great grand child.That is how we will forever remember Agnes.She loved all of you so much and quietly went about her routine.She will be missed,but you had so many happy times to look back on.You will be in our prayers and we are right next door if you need us.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Sally and all the Brennan Family, I have alot of warm memories of your Mom. She will really be missed. May Our Lord comfort you all during this trying time. Cephise
- Cephise Harty, savannah, GA
My sympathies to the entire Brennan family. She was a gracious and kind lady. May God bless all of you during this most difficult time.
- Kevin Saunders, Nashville, TN
To the Brennan family, we are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful person. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Sincerely, Matthew and Yvonne Ryan
- Matthew and Yvonne Ryan, Orange Park, FL
Dear Brennan Family- The Mahoney's have many fond memories of Mrs. Brennan as our next door neighbor at Skidaway Island. She was always gracious and generous. She was loved by us all and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Kathleen Mahoney Taylor, Savannah, GA
Dear Joe and the Brennan Family, Our thoughts are with you at this time. I know your mother was the cornerstone of your family and I can only imagine what you must be going through right now. Your mom was one of the kindest people I've ever known. Growing up in Savannah and hanging out with you at Button Lane was always a found memory and your mother's presence added a caring warmth that I noticed every time I was there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family.
- Calvin & Kitty Haupt, Atlanta, GA
Dear Brennan Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. My memories of your mom and the entire family are filled with days on the island riding around in the golf cart laughing and joking. I think my first golf swing took place outside the back door of your home. So I can thank you all for the hours I've spent walking the fairways since. Once again we are thinking of you all and remembering the wonderful memories we have, thanks to your mom. David, Lisa, Nicolette, Addison and Matthew
- David Sale Jr., Fort Worth, TX
My love, thoughts and prayers as we celebrate Agnes and the wonderful Brennan family. Joanie Heyward
- Joanie Heyward, Bluffton, SC
Tom and family, Carolyn and I were sorry to see that Agnes had passed away. What a ture southern lady. Sorry we can not be with you tomorrow but you are in our prayers. God bless you all.
- Bob White Jr, Greensboro, GA
To the Brennan family, especially Tom, my heartfelt condolences in this moment of loss and sadness. Assurance of prayers and remembrance at Mass. +R. Lessard
- #NAME?, Boynton Beach, FL
Mr. Phillip, fill up We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers. The Barefoot Family
- Michele Barefoot, , GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, dear Brennans and Kennedys. We wish we could be there ! We will attend and offer the Mass for Mrs Agnes at St Dominic Cemetery on Saturday morning.
- The Carbonell Family, Benicia, CA
Joe, Phillip, Sally & Brennan Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our family prayers. With deepest condolences. Vincent, Michelle, Victoria, & Nicholas Koncul
- Vincent, Savannah, GA
Dear Brennan Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I have so many fond memories of the Brennan family. Your mother was such a sweet, special Lady. She will be greatly missed!
- Laurie Beeson Hester, Monroe, GA
Mary, so sorry for the loss of your mother. I have such fond memories of living next door and her carpooling us to school. As I am sure you well know we can get great comfort from the scriptures. Job 14:14 'If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? All the days of my compulsory service I shall wait, Until my relief comes. 15 You will call, and I myself shall answer you...' We have the wonderful prospect of seeing our resurrected loved ones in the not to distant future. My thoughts and prayer are with you and the entire Brennan clan.
- Mary Ray Lindholm, Alpharetta, GA
Tom and Brennan children, what an outstanding lady Agnes was and such a strong example of what great Catholic living is all about. God bless you with wonderful memories and the love of friends. Theresa Heffernan
- theresa heffernan, N. Augusta,, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
