Celebrating the life of
Elfrieda Thorpe Roby
October 29, 1914 - August 25, 2012
SAVANNAH – Elfrieda Thorpe Roby, 97, died Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Hospice House. She has resided for the last year with her son, Cleve, under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Born October 29, 1914 in Savannah to Warren Cubbedge and Wilhelmina Werner Thorpe, she was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a charter member of the former Faith Lutheran Church. She attended Draughon's Business School and was the secretary at the First Girl Scout Headquarters in Savannah for many years. Mrs. Roby retired in 1978 as an Administrative Assistant from the Internal Revenue Service.
Surviving are her son, H. Cleve Roby and his wife Mickie of Richmond Hill; and grandchildren, Meredith Vaughan Marc Fritz and their child Trier Fritz, Rene' Roby Shaw Tracy and their children, Zach, Lexi, and Lizzie, Courtney Roby Todaro Zach and their children, Morgan and Harrison, Stacey Roby Wells Ben and their child Charlie, and Ashley Vaughan Ferguson Josh and their child Elin.
Mrs. Roby was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Cleveland Roby, her daughter, Diane Roby Vaughan, her grandson, Stephen Vaughan, and her siblings, Carl Thorpe, Edwin Thorpe, Warren Thorpe, Jr., George Thorpe, Herbert Thorpe, Lois Hext, Donald Thorpe, and Eula MacLeod.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Peter J. Hartmann officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 West 31st. St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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I'm at a lost for words, Miss. Frieda was a sweet and loving lady. I grew to love more and more with each day I shared with her. My heart and prayers go out to your family. May god bless each and every one of you.
- Rashida Holmes, Richmond HillRICHMOND HILL, GA
SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF FIFI AND HUSBAND. ALSO OF THE FUN TIMES IN THEIR HOME. DIANE WAS A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE FOR MANY YEARS. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. PEEWEE
- Joyce JOHNSON, LAGRANGE, GA
Leroy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. It has been so many years since we saw Frieda, and I remember her sense of humor and her Southern Belle lady-like behavior. I hope she is at peace and that you will be able to celebrate the long and wonderful life she had. Give our love to all. Love you, Carol
- Carol and Leroy Hilton, Huntsville, TX
I'm at a lost for words, Miss. Frieda was a sweet and loving lady. I grew to love more and more with each day I shared with her. My heart and prayers go out to your family. May god bless each and every one of you.
- Rashida Holmes, Richmond HillRICHMOND HILL, GA
SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF FIFI AND HUSBAND. ALSO OF THE FUN TIMES IN THEIR HOME. DIANE WAS A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE FOR MANY YEARS. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. PEEWEE
- Joyce JOHNSON, LAGRANGE, GA
Leroy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. It has been so many years since we saw Frieda, and I remember her sense of humor and her Southern Belle lady-like behavior. I hope she is at peace and that you will be able to celebrate the long and wonderful life she had. Give our love to all. Love you, Carol
- Carol and Leroy Hilton, Huntsville, TX
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
