Frances Harris Chastain

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Celebrating the life of
Frances Harris ChastainDecember 29, 1927 - October 24, 2011

Frances Harris Chastain, 83, died Monday, October 24, 2011 in Savannah, GA.

Mrs. Chastain was born in Tampa, FL on December 29, 1927, the daughter of the late Lewis James Harris and Anna Louise Harris. She was raised in Thunderbolt, GA and was a longtime member of Wesley Oaks United Methodist Church as well as a founding member of Islands Christian Church. Mrs. Chastain worked as a Cashier in the Service Department of Sears where she retired after 32 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Good Sam Camping Club and a member of the Red Hat Society.

Mrs. Chastain was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Roy Chastain; sisters, Lillian Hinely, Kathryn Pritchard and Carolyn Collins and brother, J.R. "Sonny" Harris. She is survived by her children, Susan Brookshire Wayne of Savannah, GA, Emory Geiger, Jr. Elaine of Snellville, GA, Carey Geiger Betty of Savannah, GA, Cynthia Geiger of Gainesville, GA, Michael Chastain Joanne of Savannah, GA and Susan Jones Alan of Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Lila Bravard Bob of Lexington, KY, Rose Marie Bowen of Houston, TX and Linda Zeigler Jerry of Atlanta, GA; brother, John Harris Bonnie of Savannah, GA; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2011 at Islands Christian Church with burial following at Bonaventure Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Barry Brookshire, Richard Brookshire, Kirk Brown, Gregory Brown, Zachary Brown, Holden Diller, James Lavin and Corey Chastain.

Remembrances: Islands Christian Church, 4601 U.S. Highway 80 East, Savannah, GA 31410 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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Our thoughts & prayers are with you knowing how painful this is for all of you. Your mom was a great lady with a wonderful smile that always made me feel good to see. She'll be greatly missed. I hope the great life she lived will bring some peace to you. David & Christy

- David & Christy Hand, Lilburn, GA

Aunt Frances was a beautiful example of a True Southern Bell..You are so loved and will be missed so very much. All my love to my family.I'm sorry I can't be there at this sad time in our lives.. I love you all..

- Jan Bowen, Watford City, ND

To all of you, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Frances as you know, was a 'SPECIAL Lady'. I wish I could be there at this time. Just know how much she was loved. Love and Prayers. Pam Bravard Mullins and family.

- mullins, LEXINGTON, KY

Sweet Miss Frances, you will be deeply missed. I've never met a more fine lady. I always looked for your sweet smile every Sunday at church, what a joy it was to see...I miss seeing it. I will always treasure my memories of you and Mr. Roy, the sweetest couple I've ever known. I love you, Miss Frances. Our loss is heaven's gain.

- Rebecca Mercier, savannah, GA

So very sorry to hear of Frances passing. We have lost a beautiful christian women. I know the hearts of her family is hurting with her loss. May God grant you peace and comfort.

- Jack & Jackie Moss, Savannah, GA

Deepest sympathy and warm loving thoughts extended at this time, the entire Intellitec Family will continue to keep Kim, and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.

- Chanda Dawley, DeLand,, FL

My Aunt Frances, a true Southern Lady. Your goodness, kindness and sweetness will truly be missed. I love you. My love to Susan, Bubba, Carey and Cindy...I'm so very sorry for your loss. Much love always, Joni

- Joni Bowen, Katy, TX

frances was a very special lady. kind and giving. she will be missed greatly

- susan and alan jones, jacksonville, FL