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Celebrating the life of

Mary Graves Thompson

February 09, 1944 - September 18, 2012

Mary  Graves Thompson

Savannah- Mary Graves Thompson, 68 , died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at her home under the care of Hospice.
Mary was born in Douglas, Georgia and lived in Savannah most of her life. She retired from the Piggly Wiggly at Sandfly after twenty eight years of service. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Woodrow Henry Highsmith and Artmas Lee Thompson.
Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Gary Gilbert, Betty and Buddy Williams, Shelia and Tony Cason; brothers and sisters-in-law, Vernon and Elsie Graves, Wilbert and Fern Graves; ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Bethany Church Cemetery in Douglas, Georgia.


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So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We worked together quite a while ago at Piggly Wiggly. She was always wonderful to work with. My prayers are with the family.

- Cherrie Rahn, Savannah, GA

I will miss Ms. Mary she was always a welcome sight at the PIG.

- W. Lanier, savannah, GA

Betty, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and that God has now taken over. She is in no more pain and is at peace!

- Mary Atchley, McRae, GA

Mary was an especially wonderful person. She always sought me out when I was shopping at the Pig, asking about my family. She was kind and thoughtful as my husband was sick and we lost him to cancer. She remembered my chidren, their names and even my grands. I missed her dearly when she retired and will miss her all the more now. We were blessed to have her as part of our lives here in Sandfly.

- Frances Conner, SAVANNAH, GA

In loving memory of our beloved niece, Mary Helen. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. We reqret our health is not suitable for travel and therefore, will not be able to attend. We are grateful for the time spent with Mary Helen last year at the reunion. Sending our love,

- Uncle John Willis and Aunt Evelyn Graves, Jacksonville, FL

So sorry that I will not be able to attend the viewing but I will be there for the graveside service. Aunt Mary Helen was well loved and will be greatly missed. Love you all and thinking of yall.

- Tammy Graves, Enigma, GA

We are sorry for your loss. We didn't know your Mother but we know she was blessed knowing her daughters there for her through her illness. God bless you and your family.

- Tim & Carol Wheaton, Douglas, GA

So sorry to hear of Mary Helen passing away. I just asked one of her brothers about her a few days ago. Sending our love and prayers to her Daughters and their families. Also to her brothers, Vernon and Wilbert Graves. Love to you all!!

- Bonnie Graves Raker, Tallahassee,, FL

Deepest reqrets came with the news of Mary Helen's passing. As cousins growing up I can remember her contagious smile and big heart. This circle of love within our family is a reminder of who we are and where we came from. We are praying that God will bless her daughters and their families through this difficult time. We ask for blessing of strength for her brothers, Vernon and Wilbert as they go forth without the sister that earned her angel wings much too soon!

- Jacqueline Graves Gaston-Aides, Jacksonville, FL

So sorry for the loss of a great woman she will be greatly missed by many

- Nicole Baxley, gaston, SC

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We worked together quite a while ago at Piggly Wiggly. She was always wonderful to work with. My prayers are with the family.

- Cherrie Rahn, Savannah, GA

I will miss Ms. Mary she was always a welcome sight at the PIG.

- W. Lanier, savannah, GA

Betty, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and that God has now taken over. She is in no more pain and is at peace!

- Mary Atchley, McRae, GA

Mary was an especially wonderful person. She always sought me out when I was shopping at the Pig, asking about my family. She was kind and thoughtful as my husband was sick and we lost him to cancer. She remembered my chidren, their names and even my grands. I missed her dearly when she retired and will miss her all the more now. We were blessed to have her as part of our lives here in Sandfly.

- Frances Conner, SAVANNAH, GA

In loving memory of our beloved niece, Mary Helen. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. We reqret our health is not suitable for travel and therefore, will not be able to attend. We are grateful for the time spent with Mary Helen last year at the reunion. Sending our love,

- Uncle John Willis and Aunt Evelyn Graves, Jacksonville, FL

So sorry that I will not be able to attend the viewing but I will be there for the graveside service. Aunt Mary Helen was well loved and will be greatly missed. Love you all and thinking of yall.

- Tammy Graves, Enigma, GA

We are sorry for your loss. We didn't know your Mother but we know she was blessed knowing her daughters there for her through her illness. God bless you and your family.

- Tim & Carol Wheaton, Douglas, GA

So sorry to hear of Mary Helen passing away. I just asked one of her brothers about her a few days ago. Sending our love and prayers to her Daughters and their families. Also to her brothers, Vernon and Wilbert Graves. Love to you all!!

- Bonnie Graves Raker, Tallahassee,, FL

Deepest reqrets came with the news of Mary Helen's passing. As cousins growing up I can remember her contagious smile and big heart. This circle of love within our family is a reminder of who we are and where we came from. We are praying that God will bless her daughters and their families through this difficult time. We ask for blessing of strength for her brothers, Vernon and Wilbert as they go forth without the sister that earned her angel wings much too soon!

- Jacqueline Graves Gaston-Aides, Jacksonville, FL

So sorry for the loss of a great woman she will be greatly missed by many

- Nicole Baxley, gaston, SC

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200