Celebrating the life of
Lillian Claire Dukes Piper
April 05, 1923 - December 31, 2011
- Tybee Island - Lillian Claire Dukes Piper, 88, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 at her residence under the care of Odyssey Hospice.
She was the baby of twelve, born on April 5, 1923, to Saxton and Stella Dukes in Willie, Ga. She was the last surviving member of the immediate family. She was a member of the last graduating class in
Willie before it was taken over by Fort Stewart. She loved to attend the "Willie Day Reunion" held in Pembroke on Labor Day.
She was a longtime resident of Tybee. She was an active member of Chapel by the Sea Baptist
Church. She dearly loved her Sunday School Class and church family members. A special thank you
to her Sunday School Class for all their prayers, help, kindness and most of all love.
She was a member of the American Legion Post 154 Ladies Auxiliary and held the office of president for many years and many other offices. She was also a member of the Voitures 40 & 8. Even after she had to retire from active participation, her heart remained with the Legion. She was an avid Bowler with the St. Michael's Bowling League and the Seniors Bowling League. She was also a volunteer with the American Red Cross and also the voter's poll workers.
In addition to all of her immediate family members and in-laws, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Franklin Piper, daughter, Patsy Piper, grandson, C.J.Hosti, II, son-in-law, Henry Hosti, Sr.,
granddaughter in-law, Dawn Piper
She is survived by three sons, Larry Donna Piper of Tybee Island; David Linda Piper of Augusta; Reggie Piper of Tybee Island; two daughters, Barbara P. Hosti of Tybee Island and Sandra Piper of Savannah; grandchildren, David, Tina, Alan, Teresa Lynn, Robert, Cindy, Jesse, Reggie and Ray; granddaughter-in-law, Teresa Hosti; great grandchildren, Tessa, Hanna, Hunter, Kyle, Nolan, Trey, Ryan, Dylan, Jacob, Tristin, Gabriel; numerous beloved nieces and nephews and her best friend since childhood, Myrtice Ray.
A special thank you to Odyssey Hospice, especially our two angels, Susan and Catherine.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church conducted by the Reverend Dr. David C. Laughner.
Burial: The Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers: Remembrances can be made to Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church, P.O. Box 325, Tybee Island, GA 31328 or Odyssey Hospice, 5105 Paulsen St., Suite 225-D, Savannah, GA 31405.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Your mother was a wonderful, wonderful woman. Always so kind and loving to me and the children. She will always be remembered. May she rest in peace. Love to you all, Kim Hinely
- Kim, Savannah, GA
What a very special woman! There is another angel watching over Tybee.My thoughts and prayers are with all the Piper families at this time...love you all!!
- red driver, chapin, SC
What a very special woman! There is another angel watching over Tybee.My thoughts and prayers are with all the Piper families at this time...love you all!!
- red driver, chapin, SC
Sandra and Family Please no that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most grievious time. My heart breaks for all of you, but just try to remember that Miss Lillian is in a better place, and we can be with her again someday Carol & Tony Lopez
- Carolyn Lopez, Anderson, SC
Larry,Barbara,Sandra,Reggie, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Daniel,Patricia,Rachal, Michell
- Daniel Carpenter, Tybee Island Ga, GA
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- Charlie & Dotti, Savannah, GA
Barbara, Reggie, Larry and Family, We are so sorry to read that Miss Lillian passed away. She was a gracious and wonderful lady and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Jackie and Charlie Brown, TybeeIsland/Metter, GA
Sandra and Family We were sorry to hear about Mrs Lillian all of yall will be in our prayers
- Jack and kathy Youmans, Tybee/Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Sandra and Reggie, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts.
- Diana Killorin, Tybee, GA
From all the Piper cousins in Maryland
- Doris Piper Woodburn & Family, , MD
Dear grieving family, My wife and I are very sorry for your tremendous loss and would like to express our condolences. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this most difficult time. When we lose someone we love so dearly we are left with a strong desire to see that person again. It's wonderful to know God has promised that we will see our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. John chapter 5 verses 28 and 29 gives this comforting reassurance: 'Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.' What a marvelous hope! Once again we wish to express our condolences for your loss. And although we cannot erase the pain and sorrow you are experiencing, it is our hope that this can give you a small measure of comfort.
- Jodel, , NY
Your mother was a wonderful, wonderful woman. Always so kind and loving to me and the children. She will always be remembered. May she rest in peace. Love to you all, Kim Hinely
- Kim, Savannah, GA
What a very special woman! There is another angel watching over Tybee.My thoughts and prayers are with all the Piper families at this time...love you all!!
- red driver, chapin, SC
What a very special woman! There is another angel watching over Tybee.My thoughts and prayers are with all the Piper families at this time...love you all!!
- red driver, chapin, SC
Sandra and Family Please no that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most grievious time. My heart breaks for all of you, but just try to remember that Miss Lillian is in a better place, and we can be with her again someday Carol & Tony Lopez
- Carolyn Lopez, Anderson, SC
Larry,Barbara,Sandra,Reggie, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Daniel,Patricia,Rachal, Michell
- Daniel Carpenter, Tybee Island Ga, GA
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- Charlie & Dotti, Savannah, GA
Barbara, Reggie, Larry and Family, We are so sorry to read that Miss Lillian passed away. She was a gracious and wonderful lady and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Jackie and Charlie Brown, TybeeIsland/Metter, GA
Sandra and Family We were sorry to hear about Mrs Lillian all of yall will be in our prayers
- Jack and kathy Youmans, Tybee/Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Sandra and Reggie, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts.
- Diana Killorin, Tybee, GA
From all the Piper cousins in Maryland
- Doris Piper Woodburn & Family, , MD
Dear grieving family, My wife and I are very sorry for your tremendous loss and would like to express our condolences. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this most difficult time. When we lose someone we love so dearly we are left with a strong desire to see that person again. It's wonderful to know God has promised that we will see our loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. John chapter 5 verses 28 and 29 gives this comforting reassurance: 'Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.' What a marvelous hope! Once again we wish to express our condolences for your loss. And although we cannot erase the pain and sorrow you are experiencing, it is our hope that this can give you a small measure of comfort.
- Jodel, , NY
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
