Celebrating the life of
Lydia Juanita Anderson Ketchum
February 17, 1922 - March 27, 2012
Lydia Juanita Ketchum passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Savannah Cottages at the age of 90.
She was born in Patterson, Georgia on February 17, 1922 and lived in Savannah since 1942. She attended Brunswick Business College where she earned her Associates Business Degree. During World War II, she worked as a welder in the shipyards doing her part in the war effort. Mrs. Ketchum worked at Oglethorpe Hospital and made her career as a bookkeeper at Karp and Associates, retiring after 30 years.
Surviving are her son, E.L. Barnard and his wife, Ingrid; daughter, Martha Elnita Todd and her husband, Curtis. She leaves behind six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
By her request, there will be no service.
Remembrances: Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I didnt really know Mrs Ketchum but I know her daughter and son very well and I hear storys about how great she was everyday...she will always be remembered in our life time and that is a nice thing.
- Jennifer Mont, Claxton, GA
She was my great grandmother, and she was the most amazing, sweet, caring, and by far the most hard working person I have ever known. I am truly blessed to have had some one so perfect in my life. Nana was an angel on earth.
- Crystal M. Dickson, Leesburg, FL
I didnt really know Mrs Ketchum but I know her daughter and son very well and I hear storys about how great she was everyday...she will always be remembered in our life time and that is a nice thing.
- Jennifer Mont, Claxton, GA
She was my great grandmother, and she was the most amazing, sweet, caring, and by far the most hard working person I have ever known. I am truly blessed to have had some one so perfect in my life. Nana was an angel on earth.
- Crystal M. Dickson, Leesburg, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
