Celebrating the life of
Mildred Polk Bolch Calhoun
September 10, 1916 - December 18, 2011
Savannah – Mildred Polk Bolch Calhoun died peacefully Sunday, December 18, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 10, 1916 in Islandton, SC, she considered Savannah her home as she had lived here for most of her life.
She retired in 1986 from Union Camp Corporation, after 41 years of service.
Mildred was a strong Christian who diligently served her church, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Altar Guild, served as a member of the Church Council, and was active with Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Mildred's Life was characterized by love and service to others. She was recognized for her many years of volunteerism with the Savannah Association for the Blind.
Mildred was devoted wife to Sidney Jefferson Bolch, Jr., and to Charles Kretzer Calhoun, Sr., both of Savannah, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter, Mildred Cynthia Cindy Calhoun, of Savannah and her three sons, Sidney Jefferson Bolch, III Ellen, also of Savannah, Charles Kretzer Calhoun, Jr. Juliana, and John Gary Calhoun of Columbia, SC; and a brother, John Godley of Blichton.
Mildred adored her eight grandchildren: Amanda Bolch Jones Kirkpatrick; Sidney Jefferson Bolch, IV Louise; Allison Calhoun Van Cleef David; Christopher Morgan Calhoun; Laura Ann Calhoun Jon McPhee; Meredith Repella Dulany Reed; Geoffrey Mark Repella Warren Bimblick; and Matthew James Repella.
Seven great grandchildren were the delight of her later years and brought her much joy: Anna Carson Bolch; Sidney Jefferson Bolch, V; Amanda Blair Jones; Mary McElveen Dulany; Franklin Reed Dulany, IV; Grace Meredith Repella; and Geoffrey Finn Repella.
Mildred's was a life well lived and she will be sorely missed. Her family would like to express their deepest appreciation to THA Group's Independent Life at Home staff and to the team at THA Group's Island Hospice. Our thank you to both the staff and the residents of River's Edge for their many acts of Kindness.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances to St. Paul's Evangelical Luthern Church, 10 West 31st Street, Savannah, GA, 31401 or Island Hospice Foundation, 3 West Perry Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Please sign on online guestbook at www.FoxandWeeks.com.
We are thinking of you all today and holding you in our prayers.
- Kirk & Kathleen Jones, Spartanburg, SC
To. Cindy & Dr.bolch sorry about MOTHER MILDRED she would be truly miss. LOVE ALWAYS SYLVIA THORPE.
- sylvia thorpe, savannah, GA
Aunt Millie as we called her was one of the sweetest people I know. She will be greatly missed. I wish I could have come home to be with our family.
- Melissa Reyna, Kempner, TX
We're so sorry to hear about your Mother. You, Julie and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love y'all.
- Frank and Jane Webb, Columbia, SC
To all the family and Cindy especially, Mildred will always be remembered as the epitome of a southern lady. May you all find comfort and peace in the days to come.
- Barbara Nixon, Savannah, GA
Charlie, Juli, Allison, Chris and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe & Sara Reyes
- Joe & Sara Reyes, Lexington, SC
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. Our prayers are with all the family. Love, Pam & Steve
- Steve & Pam Morgan, Beaufort, SC
Dear Charlie and Julie, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in your memories of your lives together. Best wishes, Mike and Barbara Brothers
- Mike and Barbara Brothers, Columbia, SC
Sounds like a very interesting woman. Our thoughts will be with you on Wednesday. Ron and Redick
- Ron and Redick Loring, Lexington, SC
Cindy know that we are thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. Sonny and i send our deepest condolences....know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Donna Mobley
- donna mobley, savannah, GA
We send our heart felt sympathy to you Charlie and Julie and all of your family. This is a hard time but try to remember the good times with 'Ms. Mildred'. You were there for her and that matters. Love , Nan and Hans
- Hans and Nan Nussler, Chapin, SC
We are thinking of you all today and holding you in our prayers.
- Kirk & Kathleen Jones, Spartanburg, SC
To. Cindy & Dr.bolch sorry about MOTHER MILDRED she would be truly miss. LOVE ALWAYS SYLVIA THORPE.
- sylvia thorpe, savannah, GA
Aunt Millie as we called her was one of the sweetest people I know. She will be greatly missed. I wish I could have come home to be with our family.
- Melissa Reyna, Kempner, TX
We're so sorry to hear about your Mother. You, Julie and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love y'all.
- Frank and Jane Webb, Columbia, SC
To all the family and Cindy especially, Mildred will always be remembered as the epitome of a southern lady. May you all find comfort and peace in the days to come.
- Barbara Nixon, Savannah, GA
Charlie, Juli, Allison, Chris and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe & Sara Reyes
- Joe & Sara Reyes, Lexington, SC
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. Our prayers are with all the family. Love, Pam & Steve
- Steve & Pam Morgan, Beaufort, SC
Dear Charlie and Julie, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in your memories of your lives together. Best wishes, Mike and Barbara Brothers
- Mike and Barbara Brothers, Columbia, SC
Sounds like a very interesting woman. Our thoughts will be with you on Wednesday. Ron and Redick
- Ron and Redick Loring, Lexington, SC
Cindy know that we are thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time. Sonny and i send our deepest condolences....know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Donna Mobley
- donna mobley, savannah, GA
We send our heart felt sympathy to you Charlie and Julie and all of your family. This is a hard time but try to remember the good times with 'Ms. Mildred'. You were there for her and that matters. Love , Nan and Hans
- Hans and Nan Nussler, Chapin, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
