Celebrating the life of
Vera May Griffith "Nanny"
June 06, 1924 - October 07, 2012
Vera May Griffith "Nanny", 88, died Sunday, October 7, 2012 in Savannah.
Mrs. Griffith was born in Norwich, Norfolk England on June 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Arthur and Louise Golder Harris.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Griffith was preceded in death by her husband, Henry B. Griffith and son, John Griffith. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Gideon and husband Fred and Carol Whorley and husband Carl; grandchildren, Cindy Hodge, Randy Gideon, Kimberly Goleash, Buffie Gideon Lee, and Terry Gideon; great-grandchildren, Kari Rogers, Cayla Wilson, Alan Carter, Keli Selestok, Camden Wilson, Kyle Goleash, Fayth Smith, Hannah Metts, Mason Gideon, Chandler Gideon, and Norah Jane Gideon; 4 great-great grandchildren; sister, Olive Frost and sister-in-law, Mary Griffith Pate.
The funeral service will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will follow the funeral service at Hillcrest Abbey West.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Savannah Dog Training Club.
Mrs. Griffith was a sweet, delightful person. I will miss her sunny smile. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Meredyth Taylor, Savannah, GA
Nanny was a dear person - a graceful free spirit who loved her family. Her presence at gatherings large or small made it better for everyone. It's a honor to have known her, and my thoughts are with Buffie and family.
- Jim Austin, Birmingham, AL
My heartfelt condolences to all of Nanny's family. To know Nanny was to love her, and all my memories of her are happy ones. Though I haven't seen her or the family for a long time, I think of you all often. I especially love the memories of sitting in Nanny's kitchen drinking tea and laughing. She was one of the kindest, most loving people I've ever known, and when I think of her I always smile. Nanny will be greatly missed, but thought of often, and always loved. Toorah, Nanny! Thanks for the smiles!
- Cass Thomasson, Savannah, GA, GA
Mrs. Griffith was a sweet, delightful person. I will miss her sunny smile. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Meredyth Taylor, Savannah, GA
Nanny was a dear person - a graceful free spirit who loved her family. Her presence at gatherings large or small made it better for everyone. It's a honor to have known her, and my thoughts are with Buffie and family.
- Jim Austin, Birmingham, AL
My heartfelt condolences to all of Nanny's family. To know Nanny was to love her, and all my memories of her are happy ones. Though I haven't seen her or the family for a long time, I think of you all often. I especially love the memories of sitting in Nanny's kitchen drinking tea and laughing. She was one of the kindest, most loving people I've ever known, and when I think of her I always smile. Nanny will be greatly missed, but thought of often, and always loved. Toorah, Nanny! Thanks for the smiles!
- Cass Thomasson, Savannah, GA, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
