Celebrating the life of
Barbara Hitchcock Hershey
December 16, 1931 - September 06, 2012
Barbara "Baba" McCord Hitchcock Hershey, age 80 of Savannah, GA, passed away on September 6, 2012 after a courageous fight.
Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert Morrison Hitchcock and Winifred McCord Hitchcock, Barbara was raised in Dunkirk and Buffalo, NY, and has resided in Savannah since 1977.
Barbara was a graduate of Dunkirk High School and Endicott College of Beverly, Massachusetts.
She taught nursery school at Westminster Presbyterian Church and Kindergarten at Elmwood Franklin School both of Buffalo, NY. She also served on the board of Buffalo Children's Hospital.
After moving to Savannah Barbara and along with her husband and companion David R. Hershey, Sr. restored a home on West Perry St. and together ran a bed and breakfast known as The Stoddard Cooper House where she fulfilled a lifelong dream of appearing in the New York Times. She was co-chair of the 2nd Designer's Showcase for the Historic Savannah Foundation. She taught 1st and 2nd grade at St. Michael's School on Tybee Island. Barbara retired after 20 years from Compass Prints and Ray Ellis Gallery. Barbara was a past member of the Savannah Symphony Society and a card carrying member of Sam's Club.
She is survived by her sons Peter McCord Hershey, Sr. Margi, David Robert Hershey, Jr. Sharon, and daughter Susan Hershey Smith Lee, 4 grandchildren, Peter McCord Hershey, Jr., Bridget Heiterer Hershey, Theodore Knox Hershey, and Meghan O'Connell Smith; sisters Patricia H. Hayes of Girard, PA and Sally H. Brady of Buffalo, NY; and 8 nieces and nephews. She was loved by all.
Please join her family in celebrating Barbara's life, Friday, September 21st at 3:00 P.M. at Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church. There will also be a celebration of Barbara's life in the Buffalo, NY area in the summer of 2013.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden 450 North Cromwell Rd, Savannah, GA 31410 or Westminster Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden 724 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, or the charity of your choice. Our family has been touched by MS, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
Barbara had a wonderful zest for life, she never met a stranger, and she always opened up her heart and home to countless friends and relatives. She was a bright and shining star for all generations, and her vast array of family and friends will miss her dearly.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, Savannah, Georgia 912 898-0900
Judy and I will miss Barbara and so will Troop Sq. Old downtown folks will know what I mean God speed
- Tony Field, Savannah, GA
Barbara and I had a little game we played when she returned each year to the Canadian shore. It is called 'pass the lemon'. I cherish the memory of this wonderful person. Tim. I loved Barbara's huge generous heart. and will always appreciate her gift for making a room come alive..both placement of things but also, having fun with people. We will miss her...cannot imagine our world without her. Karen
- Karen and Tim Magee, Ridgeway, ON
I was shocked and heartbroken today when I learned of the death of one of my all-time favorite people. We had such fun times together in Savannah and on trips, and she was absolutely wonderful to me when Bill died. I will miss her so much and send my deepest sympathy to all her family.
- Dianne Johnson, Decatur, GA
David Sr. , Peter My thoughts and prayers for you and your family
- David A. Tortolero Gaidasz, Savannah, GA
That beautiful smile and happy face with her trademark comment 'Lets dirty some ice' is what we will always remember about our wonderful neighbor Barbara along with the GREAT Halloween parties! A toast to Barbara for all the great memories. Barbara always had a great attitude and zest for life. We will miss you but we will see you again in heaven. Harold and Lisa Wilson #100
- Harold and Lisa Wilson, Savannah, GA
A great neighbor who will be dearly missed
- Valeria Huszty, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan: I was so shocked to hear of your mother's passing. I have many fond memories of her. She was a classy woman. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Molly
- Molly Wadsworth, Buffalo, NY
HEART BROKEN AND WISH ALL OF US OLDEST AND BEST FRIENDS COULD COME TO THAT CHURCH AND WORSHIP THE GROUND SHE WALKED ON AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO SUMMER AND A REAL GOODBY! JACK AND I WILL MAKE CONTACT TODAY WITH SUSAN AND THE BOYS,DAVE AND LARKINS,CUTTINGS AND, OUR OWN KIDS... MARY KIMBERLY PRIEN WAS BARBIES' GODMOTHER ALONG WITH ANNE ROGERS.... AMONG THE THOUSANDS OF CONNECTIONS WE HAD,LOVEING EACH OTHERS KIDS, PARTYING AND CARING FOR EAH OTHER CLOSE! SAM AND DOUG AND CHUCK ARE WAITING FOR HER ...THEY ARE THERE,WE ARE HERE AND THE SADNESS HUMBLES ME IN REMEBERANCE OF OUR LIVES SO INTERTWINED...I WONDER HOW LIFE CAN GO ON LOSING A DEAREST ONE IN MY LIFE FROM SO LONG AGO UNTIL NOW! I CAN'T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUR KNOWING SHE IS AMONG US SUCH LOVE LOST!
- Susan and Jack Turben, CLEVELAND, OH
We will always love you Barbra! Our hearts go out especially to Peter, Margi, Cord, Ted, Bridget, Skip, Susan, Lee and Meghan.
- Greenfield St. Brady's, Buffalo, NY
Barbara epitomized exuberance and zest for life; the Savannah community will miss her.
- Mimi Cay, Savannah, GA
Susan, Peter, and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom! She was a sweet and great lady. She was always warm and loving to all. God has another angel. You are my prayers and thoughts. God Bless You, Kevin
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
Susan, your mom meant the world to me. The love that flowed from her heart can never be replaced. My prayers are with you and all of your family during this very sad time.
- STEPHEN LYONS, SAVANNAH, GA
Judy and I will miss Barbara and so will Troop Sq. Old downtown folks will know what I mean God speed
- Tony Field, Savannah, GA
Barbara and I had a little game we played when she returned each year to the Canadian shore. It is called 'pass the lemon'. I cherish the memory of this wonderful person. Tim. I loved Barbara's huge generous heart. and will always appreciate her gift for making a room come alive..both placement of things but also, having fun with people. We will miss her...cannot imagine our world without her. Karen
- Karen and Tim Magee, Ridgeway, ON
I was shocked and heartbroken today when I learned of the death of one of my all-time favorite people. We had such fun times together in Savannah and on trips, and she was absolutely wonderful to me when Bill died. I will miss her so much and send my deepest sympathy to all her family.
- Dianne Johnson, Decatur, GA
David Sr. , Peter My thoughts and prayers for you and your family
- David A. Tortolero Gaidasz, Savannah, GA
That beautiful smile and happy face with her trademark comment 'Lets dirty some ice' is what we will always remember about our wonderful neighbor Barbara along with the GREAT Halloween parties! A toast to Barbara for all the great memories. Barbara always had a great attitude and zest for life. We will miss you but we will see you again in heaven. Harold and Lisa Wilson #100
- Harold and Lisa Wilson, Savannah, GA
A great neighbor who will be dearly missed
- Valeria Huszty, Savannah, GA
Dear Susan: I was so shocked to hear of your mother's passing. I have many fond memories of her. She was a classy woman. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Molly
- Molly Wadsworth, Buffalo, NY
HEART BROKEN AND WISH ALL OF US OLDEST AND BEST FRIENDS COULD COME TO THAT CHURCH AND WORSHIP THE GROUND SHE WALKED ON AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO SUMMER AND A REAL GOODBY! JACK AND I WILL MAKE CONTACT TODAY WITH SUSAN AND THE BOYS,DAVE AND LARKINS,CUTTINGS AND, OUR OWN KIDS... MARY KIMBERLY PRIEN WAS BARBIES' GODMOTHER ALONG WITH ANNE ROGERS.... AMONG THE THOUSANDS OF CONNECTIONS WE HAD,LOVEING EACH OTHERS KIDS, PARTYING AND CARING FOR EAH OTHER CLOSE! SAM AND DOUG AND CHUCK ARE WAITING FOR HER ...THEY ARE THERE,WE ARE HERE AND THE SADNESS HUMBLES ME IN REMEBERANCE OF OUR LIVES SO INTERTWINED...I WONDER HOW LIFE CAN GO ON LOSING A DEAREST ONE IN MY LIFE FROM SO LONG AGO UNTIL NOW! I CAN'T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUR KNOWING SHE IS AMONG US SUCH LOVE LOST!
- Susan and Jack Turben, CLEVELAND, OH
We will always love you Barbra! Our hearts go out especially to Peter, Margi, Cord, Ted, Bridget, Skip, Susan, Lee and Meghan.
- Greenfield St. Brady's, Buffalo, NY
Barbara epitomized exuberance and zest for life; the Savannah community will miss her.
- Mimi Cay, Savannah, GA
Susan, Peter, and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom! She was a sweet and great lady. She was always warm and loving to all. God has another angel. You are my prayers and thoughts. God Bless You, Kevin
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
Susan, your mom meant the world to me. The love that flowed from her heart can never be replaced. My prayers are with you and all of your family during this very sad time.
- STEPHEN LYONS, SAVANNAH, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
