Celebrating the life of
Hilda Bell Rotureau
June 10, 1934 - June 20, 2012
Hilda Bell Rotureau
Savannah- Ms. Hilda Bell Rotureau, 78, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Savannah, GA.
She was a native of Newport News, Virginia and a longtime resident of Savannah. She attended Mercer University in Macon where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Georgia in Athens. In 1986, she became a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed marriage and family therapist for the state of Georgia.
Ms. Rotureau worked for ten years at Tidelands Community Mental Health Center on the children's unit, in private practice for several years with psychiatrists, Dr. Stephen Mallory and Dr. Eli Breger and at Georgia Regional Hospital on the children's unit for ten years before retiring in 2000.
She was a member of the National Social Workers Association and maintained an Accredited Certificate of Social Work with the organization. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of the Islands, the Republican Women's Club, Savannah Women's Club, past president of the Islander's Club and several Bridge Clubs. Her sister, Doris Bell Burton preceded her in death.
Surviving are her son, Craig Herbert Rotureau, daughter, Carol Rotureau Boykin and her husband, Henry Clayton Boykin, their children, Hillary Christine Boykin and Alexa Georganne Boykin, all of Savannah; sister, Virginia Newbern of Greensboro, NC and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 25, 2012 at First Baptist Church of the Islands. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Ron Goldberg, Cathy Cooper and staff as well as Dr. Georgescu and staff for their many years of loving care.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society 6600 Abercorn St. Suite 206, Savannah, GA 31405 of the First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Savannah, GA 31410.
Please sign our on line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Hilda was my best friend in Whigham High School. When I didn't receive a Christmas card this year I called and found the number disconnected. I am so saddened for your great loss. She was a wonderful friend whom I will miss.
- Sylvia Crew Taylor, Tifton, GA
Carol, I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope that in some small way this will bring you comfort in these sad days.
- Marsha & Freddy Hanton, Savannah, GA
Carol, I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Marsha & Freddy Hanton
- Marsha & Freddy Hanton, Savannah, GA
Carol and Craig my prayes are with you both.She won't hurt any more.Iloved her very much.Donna
- Donna Rotureau, Savannh, GA
Ms. Hilda's sweet smile and gentle demeanor will always be remembered. My prayers are with the family today and for the days ahead that good memories will fill your minds and hearts when you think of her. God Bless each of you.
- Wanda Burnsed, RICHMOND HILL, GA
Carol, sending love and prayers to you and your family today. May God bring you peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. What a wonderful daughter and caregiver you were to your mother. God bless you and your family.
- Lynnette Huffines, Houston, TX
Craig Carol and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Plese know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Marcy Jones Bunkey
- Marcy Jones Bunkley, Statesboro, GA
Craig, We appreciate your signing the guestbook for my father, Herbert Bell,last week. Now, sadly, your mother has passed away, and we are sorry for your loss. Her sister had the same name as my own mother-Doris Bell
- Ken and Joe Dunn, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss Craig and Carol. Praising God that Ms. Hilda is sitting at the feet of Jesus. Love you all. We will continue to lift you up for God's comfort during this difficult time. 'Yo'
- Jill Robertson, Savannah, GA
Carol, you were a wonderful daughter and care giver to your sweet Mama and I know that you will miss her terribly. But take comfort that she no longer has a sick body but a perfect one & you will see her again one day. It's just goodbye for now. LU
- Pam Josey, Savannah, GA
Hilda, you were an inspiration to everyone. We will always keep a warm memory in our hearts. You will be missed.
- Bunny and Bob Outlaw, SAVANNAH, GA
Carol,Clayton,Hilary & Alexia sending you the biggest hug and praying for you all at this time of her passing on. God is so good and I am so grateful that she is healed and you will see her again.
- Tina, Chris & Alvis Browning, Savannah, GA
Hilda was my best friend in Whigham High School. When I didn't receive a Christmas card this year I called and found the number disconnected. I am so saddened for your great loss. She was a wonderful friend whom I will miss.
- Sylvia Crew Taylor, Tifton, GA
Carol, I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope that in some small way this will bring you comfort in these sad days.
- Marsha & Freddy Hanton, Savannah, GA
Carol, I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Marsha & Freddy Hanton
- Marsha & Freddy Hanton, Savannah, GA
Carol and Craig my prayes are with you both.She won't hurt any more.Iloved her very much.Donna
- Donna Rotureau, Savannh, GA
Ms. Hilda's sweet smile and gentle demeanor will always be remembered. My prayers are with the family today and for the days ahead that good memories will fill your minds and hearts when you think of her. God Bless each of you.
- Wanda Burnsed, RICHMOND HILL, GA
Carol, sending love and prayers to you and your family today. May God bring you peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. What a wonderful daughter and caregiver you were to your mother. God bless you and your family.
- Lynnette Huffines, Houston, TX
Craig Carol and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Plese know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Marcy Jones Bunkey
- Marcy Jones Bunkley, Statesboro, GA
Craig, We appreciate your signing the guestbook for my father, Herbert Bell,last week. Now, sadly, your mother has passed away, and we are sorry for your loss. Her sister had the same name as my own mother-Doris Bell
- Ken and Joe Dunn, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss Craig and Carol. Praising God that Ms. Hilda is sitting at the feet of Jesus. Love you all. We will continue to lift you up for God's comfort during this difficult time. 'Yo'
- Jill Robertson, Savannah, GA
Carol, you were a wonderful daughter and care giver to your sweet Mama and I know that you will miss her terribly. But take comfort that she no longer has a sick body but a perfect one & you will see her again one day. It's just goodbye for now. LU
- Pam Josey, Savannah, GA
Hilda, you were an inspiration to everyone. We will always keep a warm memory in our hearts. You will be missed.
- Bunny and Bob Outlaw, SAVANNAH, GA
Carol,Clayton,Hilary & Alexia sending you the biggest hug and praying for you all at this time of her passing on. God is so good and I am so grateful that she is healed and you will see her again.
- Tina, Chris & Alvis Browning, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
