Celebrating the life of
Elsie Gnann Deane
December 19, 1916 - December 29, 2011
Elsie Gnann Deane of Savannah, Georgia died early Thursday morning, December 29, 2011 at the age of 95. She was born in Savannah on December 19, 1916 the daughter of William George Gnann and Pearl Rahn Gnann. Elsie was the last of 11 siblings to pass away and is survived by her son Charles Laurence Deane as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Growing up in Savannah, Georgia she graduated from Pape's School of Savannah. Elsie Deane was the last surviving charter member of the Georgia Salzburg Society.
Elsie Deane's profession in her mid-life was nursing, being a licensed practical nurse working primarily in nursing homes in Florida, Maryland and Maine, states where she resided at different times in her career with her husband Archie Laurence Deane.
When Elsie's husband Archie Deane died unexpectedly in 1981 while they were living in Maine, she began spending most of her time with her closest and older sister, Ms. Dorothy Stephens Gnann. They would summer in Maine and winter in Savannah. Dorothy Gnann passed away in 2007 at the age of 93. Elsie also survived her youngest son, Captain John Philip Deane who died in 2009.
There will be a friends and family attended grave-side service officiated by her nephew William A. Kruse, held at Bonaventure Cemetery, 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2012.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Aunt Elsie was my favorite aunt. She took me to my first fashion show 58 years ago in Miami and bought me a bottle of Orange Blossom Perfume. Then through the years she was so sweet to me. She loved Uncle Archie, Charles and John so much. Our Lord gave her a long life during which she gave much joy to others. Thinking of you Charles with affection. Pam
- Pamela Deane Chester, Lady lake, FL
Dear Charles, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I am sure she lived a wonderful life, you were fortunate to have had her for so many years. My prayers are with you and your family. Wanda Brooks
- Wanda Brooks, Savannah, GA
Charles, I'm so sorry for your mother's passing. She was such a beautiful and loving person. I had great love for her, and I know you will miss her. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family.
- Julie Rozier, , GA
Dear grieving family, My wife and I are very sorry for your tremendous loss and would like to express our condolences to the family. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this most difficult time. When we lose someone we love we have a strong desire to see that person again. It's wonderful to know God has promised that those who have fallen asleep in death will live again. John chapter 5 verses 28 and 29 gives this wonderful 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
Aunt Elsie was my favorite aunt. She took me to my first fashion show 58 years ago in Miami and bought me a bottle of Orange Blossom Perfume. Then through the years she was so sweet to me. She loved Uncle Archie, Charles and John so much. Our Lord gave her a long life during which she gave much joy to others. Thinking of you Charles with affection. Pam
- Pamela Deane Chester, Lady lake, FL
Dear Charles, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I am sure she lived a wonderful life, you were fortunate to have had her for so many years. My prayers are with you and your family. Wanda Brooks
- Wanda Brooks, Savannah, GA
Charles, I'm so sorry for your mother's passing. She was such a beautiful and loving person. I had great love for her, and I know you will miss her. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family.
- Julie Rozier, , GA
Dear grieving family, My wife and I are very sorry for your tremendous loss and would like to express our condolences to the family. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this most difficult time. When we lose someone we love we have a strong desire to see that person again. It's wonderful to know God has promised that those who have fallen asleep in death will live again. John chapter 5 verses 28 and 29 gives this wonderful 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
