Celebrating the life of
Kathryn Joyce Wheeler
February 04, 1950 - August 22, 2012
Kathryn Hamrick Wheeler
Kathryn Joyce Hamrick Wheeler, 62, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1950 in Oakland, California and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a 1968 graduate of Savannah High School, and a member of Bible Baptist Church. Kathryn was an avid bingo player where she won many times while playing at the Moose Lodge, as well as other places.
She was preceded in death by her father, Knowles Hamrick, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Henry "Jack" Wheeler, of Savannah, her mother, Ernestine Estill, of Savannah, son, Jeff VanScooter Jacqueline, of Pooler, three daughters, Laura Palmer Ken, of Savannah, Angela Tidwell Mike, of Savannah, and Leslie Wheeler, of Savannah. Also surviving are her brother, Knowles Hamrick, III, and two sisters, Karen Cowart, and Donna Brantley. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jordan, Adam, Allison, and Brian, Joshua, Araya, Jessica, Harley, Taylor, Caleb, Alicia, and Kristin.
A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held Friday, September 14, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. date at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Pooler.
Remembrances may be made to The Shepherd Center for Spinal Cord Injuries, 2020 Peachtree Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309.
Her strong will and determination defined inspiration. She was and continues to be an inspiration to us all.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Although no words can really help to ease the loss we all bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. You will be missed...
- Chris & Jen benson, Rochester, NY
Thoughts and prayers for the Family.I Will always remember all the good times we had at Lunch with the girlslots of smiles and good times.You will be missed.
- Amanda Weathers, Rincon, GA
I have so many special memories with Kathy. She was my second mom growing up & I was a regular fixture at her home. I still smile when I hear the Beatles her favorite oldies and remember Laura , her & I singing to the top of our lungs with the windows rolled down : She was the best Mom ever & I will always cherish our memories. My love & prayers are with you all.
- Lori Stair, Ellabell, GA
Kathy was a devoted mother and precious soul- an inspiration to anyone who met her. She will be sorely missed by anyone fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her. God bless and comfort all the family and know she will be with you always.
- Michele Prather, Savannah, GA
Jack and family, We are going to miss Kathy at the legion. She was one of the kindest people we ever had the pleasure of knowing. May God Bless and Comfort you all.
- Lolly Olliff and Debbie Cribbs, Brooklet, GA
My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you all always.
- Tj Taylor, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to her Family, she was a longtime freind and confidant to me and my deceased wife. May Heaven accept her soul.
- Joe Silver, Savannah, GA
Love you
- Sissy Camp, Clarksville, TN
My precious friend I will miss you. At least now you suffer no more. My heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. Gone but not forgotten,you remain forever in our hearts! Chris Tatum
- Chris Tatum, Springfield, GA
she was my heart and soul. i will always love you mom. she is dancing upstairs in no more pain and suffering. you will be missed but always remembered in the hearts an minds of everyone.I LOVE YOU MOMMA!!!
- angela tidwell, Savannah, GA
I love you, You are Missed and loved! knowlie!
- Knowles S. Hamrick III, savannah, GA
To all our loving Savannah family we share your sorrow. But, we will always remember the joy and good times we enjoyed over the many years of being part of the red headed spit fires life and family. She will always be remembered and near and dear to our hearts. We won't say good bye, just so long, until we meet again in that better place.
- Norb & Judy Benson, Satsuma, FL
Our thoughts & prayers are with all you guys. Knowing Kathy, that you are in no more pain brings comfort to our hearts but you will be missed by all. Love to the whole family.
- Norbie & Christie Benson, Rochester, NY
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AN CHERISHED BY ALL WHOM HAS THE PLEASURE OF CALLING YOU FRIEND. I HAD THE GREAT PLEASURE OF CALLING YOU MOM. YOU TOUCH US ALL MOM AND WILL BE IN MY HEART AN THOUGHTS ALWAYS. I LOVE YOU MOM
- michael stineman, Savannah, GA
she will always be in my heart my sister my best friend if i needed something she would always be there she and jack were my long time bingo b uddies i wil l always love you kathy love your sis dona
- dona brantly, Savannah, GA
she will always be in my memories,she was a friend kathy helped me in my illness. i appreaciate all she and her husband jack did for dona and me. love wayne brantley
- edward w. brantley, Savannah, GA
I just want to remember the LAUGH'S
- Donna Henderson, Clinton, OK
Laura and Family, I know she was one heck of a fighter to say the least! I will miss her and her 'talks' with me she liked to have periodically! I know it's hard to take but she's happy as can be now! She can hold her head high as she wants and run anywhere she wants! She 'll still be with you every day! That bright star you notice all of a sudden. Love you all! Dale
- Dale Matthews, Savannah, GA
Although no words can really help to ease the loss we all bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. You will be missed...
- Chris & Jen benson, Rochester, NY
Thoughts and prayers for the Family.I Will always remember all the good times we had at Lunch with the girlslots of smiles and good times.You will be missed.
- Amanda Weathers, Rincon, GA
I have so many special memories with Kathy. She was my second mom growing up & I was a regular fixture at her home. I still smile when I hear the Beatles her favorite oldies and remember Laura , her & I singing to the top of our lungs with the windows rolled down : She was the best Mom ever & I will always cherish our memories. My love & prayers are with you all.
- Lori Stair, Ellabell, GA
Kathy was a devoted mother and precious soul- an inspiration to anyone who met her. She will be sorely missed by anyone fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her. God bless and comfort all the family and know she will be with you always.
- Michele Prather, Savannah, GA
Jack and family, We are going to miss Kathy at the legion. She was one of the kindest people we ever had the pleasure of knowing. May God Bless and Comfort you all.
- Lolly Olliff and Debbie Cribbs, Brooklet, GA
My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you all always.
- Tj Taylor, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to her Family, she was a longtime freind and confidant to me and my deceased wife. May Heaven accept her soul.
- Joe Silver, Savannah, GA
Love you
- Sissy Camp, Clarksville, TN
My precious friend I will miss you. At least now you suffer no more. My heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. Gone but not forgotten,you remain forever in our hearts! Chris Tatum
- Chris Tatum, Springfield, GA
she was my heart and soul. i will always love you mom. she is dancing upstairs in no more pain and suffering. you will be missed but always remembered in the hearts an minds of everyone.I LOVE YOU MOMMA!!!
- angela tidwell, Savannah, GA
I love you, You are Missed and loved! knowlie!
- Knowles S. Hamrick III, savannah, GA
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. We pray God grants you peace.
- R.L. and Bobbi Davis, KERNERSVILLE,, NC
To all our loving Savannah family we share your sorrow. But, we will always remember the joy and good times we enjoyed over the many years of being part of the red headed spit fires life and family. She will always be remembered and near and dear to our hearts. We won't say good bye, just so long, until we meet again in that better place.
- Norb & Judy Benson, Satsuma, FL
Our thoughts & prayers are with all you guys. Knowing Kathy, that you are in no more pain brings comfort to our hearts but you will be missed by all. Love to the whole family.
- Norbie & Christie Benson, Rochester, NY
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AN CHERISHED BY ALL WHOM HAS THE PLEASURE OF CALLING YOU FRIEND. I HAD THE GREAT PLEASURE OF CALLING YOU MOM. YOU TOUCH US ALL MOM AND WILL BE IN MY HEART AN THOUGHTS ALWAYS. I LOVE YOU MOM
- michael stineman, Savannah, GA
she will always be in my heart my sister my best friend if i needed something she would always be there she and jack were my long time bingo b uddies i wil l always love you kathy love your sis dona
- dona brantly, Savannah, GA
she will always be in my memories,she was a friend kathy helped me in my illness. i appreaciate all she and her husband jack did for dona and me. love wayne brantley
- edward w. brantley, Savannah, GA
I just want to remember the LAUGH'S
- Donna Henderson, Clinton, OK
Laura and Family, I know she was one heck of a fighter to say the least! I will miss her and her 'talks' with me she liked to have periodically! I know it's hard to take but she's happy as can be now! She can hold her head high as she wants and run anywhere she wants! She 'll still be with you every day! That bright star you notice all of a sudden. Love you all! Dale
- Dale Matthews, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
