Celebrating the life of
Clemewell Fletcher Wheeler
January 23, 1919 - April 03, 2012
Clemewell Fletcher Wheeler passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Azalealand Nursing Home.
Mrs. Wheeler was born January 23, 1919 in LaGrange, Illinois. She was the youngest child of Robert Charles and Florence Borden Fletcher. After attending Lyons Township Junior College, she enjoyed over fifty years of marriage to her high school sweetheart, Carl Denton Wheeler. She was predeceased by him and by their oldest daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Joseph Tison, and by her four siblings. She was a member of historic Christ Church Episcopal.
Clemmie was a volunteer with the Christ Church Tour of Homes, Pape School, Savannah Country Day School, Savannah Food Cooperative, Emmaus House, Telfair Academy and Savannah Ballet. She was a member of The Oglethorpe Club and The Record Club.
Surviving are her daughter, Mollie Wheeler Stone; her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Wheeler and Charles E. Milmine; her nine grandchildren, Ty Stone, Denton Stone, Katherine Bachrach, Joseph Tison, Lawton Carrescia, Taylor Summerell, Fletcher Tison, George Milmine and Mary Boyle; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Clemmie was the consummate wife and mother, and devoted her life to raising the "ladies" and traveling the world with Carl. In the 1950's his career brought them to Savannah, where they found such wonderful friends and happiness that they returned when he retired.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the wonderful sitters who cared for her in her home and to the caring staff of Azalealand Nursing Home.
The family will receive friends at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. Monday.
A memorial service will take place at Christ Church Episcopal on Johnson Square at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Episcopal Endowment Fund, 18 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.
Mollie and Becky, We were so very sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
- Anna Highsmith, Savannah, GA
Molly and Becky, So strange that I was just doing a Google search to see if I could find any of the Wheelers and I came across the notice of your mom's passing. I have thought of you girls and your mom and dad so often over the past 50 years and wondered where you alI were...I have such fond memories of visiting Savannah in the 50's and Becky visiting New Rochelle. I am so sorry that I will not have the opportunity to see your mom or dad again. They were such fine people. I am actually visiting Savannah this weekend! It has been....how many years???? I would love to hear from you when things settle down for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Susan
- Susan Watton murphy, Rochester, NH
You and Carl were a true inspiration... a role model... two fine people I,ve treasure with all my heart. Thank you Pollita!!!.. for all these great times and memories.
- Ignacio and Cecilia, San Jose, - Other
What a lady!!!!
- Linda McWhorter, Savannah, GA
We are so very sorry for the loss of Clemmie. We both have fond memories of her.
- Mark & Holly Peterson, OKATIE, SC
We are so very sorry for the loss of Clemmie. We both have fond memories of her.
- Mark & Holly Peterson, OKATIE, SC
Mollie and Becky, We were so very sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
- Anna Highsmith, Savannah, GA
Molly and Becky, So strange that I was just doing a Google search to see if I could find any of the Wheelers and I came across the notice of your mom's passing. I have thought of you girls and your mom and dad so often over the past 50 years and wondered where you alI were...I have such fond memories of visiting Savannah in the 50's and Becky visiting New Rochelle. I am so sorry that I will not have the opportunity to see your mom or dad again. They were such fine people. I am actually visiting Savannah this weekend! It has been....how many years???? I would love to hear from you when things settle down for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Susan
- Susan Watton murphy, Rochester, NH
You and Carl were a true inspiration... a role model... two fine people I,ve treasure with all my heart. Thank you Pollita!!!.. for all these great times and memories.
- Ignacio and Cecilia, San Jose, - Other -
What a lady!!!!
- Linda McWhorter, Savannah, GA
We are so very sorry for the loss of Clemmie. We both have fond memories of her.
- Mark & Holly Peterson, OKATIE, SC
We are so very sorry for the loss of Clemmie. We both have fond memories of her.
- Mark & Holly Peterson, OKATIE, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
