Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Cannon Barre
January 05, 1920 - February 16, 2012
Elizabeth Cannon Barre
SAVANNAH - Elizabeth Cannon Barre, 92, widow of the late Jesse Willard Barre, died Thursday, February 16, 2012, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
The Tattnall County native moved at a young age with her family to Lexington County, SC and came to Savannah in 1943. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. She retired from Belk of Savannah after 36 years.
Surviving are two sons, John David Barre of Pooler and Jerry W. Barre Cathie of Snellville, GA; three daughters, Martha Barre Smith John of Pooler, Anne Barre Thomas of Statesboro, and Susan Barre Griffin Don of Mt. Airy, GA; two sisters, Mary Cannon Brown of Lexington,
SC and Betty Cannon Rogers of Youngsville, NC; a brother, Ray Cannon of Kannapolis, NC; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 20, 2012, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 7375 Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
Thinking and praying for all of you. Loved your Mom Lots, could never have gotten out of school without her.
- Aleen Smith Melton & Pam Smith Scroggs, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family always.
- Diane Stewart Dykes, Ellabell, GA
Martha and Family, Was saddened by the news of your mother, but also know that she is now in a better place and smiling down on her family. May God send a double portion of His love to the Family. Clyde Watson
- Clyde Watson, Pooler, GA
Martha, Anne, David, Jerry and Susan, So sorry about the death of your mother and my dear, dear Aunt Elizabeth. She was and always will have an honored place of love in my heart. I will miss her and my love and prayers are with each one of you as you grieve for the lady who has left you the finest legacy of 'Happy Memories'. I cherish the ones she has left me with. May God hold each of you in the palm of His hand as you walk through this valley. Frances
- Frances Watkins, Columbia, SC
Anne, Griffin, and Barre, My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. Love to all of you, Mary Louise
- Mary Louise Lanier, Pooler, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tommy & Merry Tatum, Armuchee, GA
Martha-you are in my thoughts and prayers. You were so lucky to have your mother for so many years. She was a very sweet person. Love to each of your family members, Diane
- Diane Smith, Savannah, GA
Susan,Don and Kirk, We are sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Love, Alisa and Randy
- Alisa and Randy Sisk, Gainesville, GA
You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless and keep all of you.
- Linda & Dan Walker, Savannah, GA
I worked with Mrs. Barre on and off at Belk for years. She made a blanket for my son at his birth...A caring person. She will be missed. Praying for the family.
- Pam Wilkes, North Augusta, SC
Dear Martha and family, so sorry to read of the passsing of your mother. We know she is with our Lord in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family, may God bless all of you.Jimmy and Cathy
- Jimmy Tillman, Savannah, GA
REST ON GODS PROMISES
- ED, POOLER, GA
You are all inour thoughts and prayers.
- Jerry and Sandra Morris, Pooler, GA
Thinking and praying for all of you. Loved your Mom Lots, could never have gotten out of school without her.
- Aleen Smith Melton & Pam Smith Scroggs, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family always.
- Diane Stewart Dykes, Ellabell, GA
Martha and Family, Was saddened by the news of your mother, but also know that she is now in a better place and smiling down on her family. May God send a double portion of His love to the Family. Clyde Watson
- Clyde Watson, Pooler, GA
Martha, Anne, David, Jerry and Susan, So sorry about the death of your mother and my dear, dear Aunt Elizabeth. She was and always will have an honored place of love in my heart. I will miss her and my love and prayers are with each one of you as you grieve for the lady who has left you the finest legacy of 'Happy Memories'. I cherish the ones she has left me with. May God hold each of you in the palm of His hand as you walk through this valley. Frances
- Frances Watkins, Columbia, SC
Anne, Griffin, and Barre, My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother and grandmother. Love to all of you, Mary Louise
- Mary Louise Lanier, Pooler, GA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tommy & Merry Tatum, Armuchee, GA
Martha-you are in my thoughts and prayers. You were so lucky to have your mother for so many years. She was a very sweet person. Love to each of your family members, Diane
- Diane Smith, Savannah, GA
Susan,Don and Kirk, We are sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Love, Alisa and Randy
- Alisa and Randy Sisk, Gainesville, GA
You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless and keep all of you.
- Linda & Dan Walker, Savannah, GA
I worked with Mrs. Barre on and off at Belk for years. She made a blanket for my son at his birth...A caring person. She will be missed. Praying for the family.
- Pam Wilkes, North Augusta, SC
Dear Martha and family, so sorry to read of the passsing of your mother. We know she is with our Lord in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family, may God bless all of you.Jimmy and Cathy
- Jimmy Tillman, Savannah, GA
REST ON GODS PROMISES
- ED, POOLER, GA
You are all inour thoughts and prayers.
- Jerry and Sandra Morris, Pooler, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
