Celebrating the life of
Martha Bishop Coolidge
April 20, 1919 - October 16, 2011
Martha Bishop Coolidge, 92, died Sunday, October 16, 2011 in Savannah, GA.
Mrs. Coolidge was born in Unadilla, GA on April 20, 1919, the daughter of the late Dr. Linton Hines Bishop and Alma Hearn Bishop. She attended the University of Georgia, was a graduate of Armstrong College and earned her Masters Degree from Savannah State University. Mrs. Coolidge was a librarian for many years, serving Sol C. Johnson High School as well as Jenkins High School. She volunteered for many years for the Red Cross and for Candler Hospital and was a member of the Junior League of Savannah and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Coolidge was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Herman William Coolidge and her sister, Helen Kelley. She is survived by her children, Margarethe "Peggy" Maine and husband Jimmy of Warner Robins, GA, Martha "Marty" Bishop Coolidge of Savannah, GA and Hermann W. Coolidge, Jr. of Savannah, GA; grandchildren, Richard Coolidge Hample of Baltimore, MD, Elizabeth Rinfrette and husband Jeff of Bellingham, MA and Hermann Coolidge, III and wife "Libby" of Savannah, GA; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Linton H. Bishop, Jr. and wife June of Atlanta, GA; special friends, Phelma Scott and Patricia Gadson and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to take the opportunity to thank the staff of Buckingham South for the loving and kind care given to Mrs. Coolidge over the past two years.
A memorial visitation will be Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
A memorial service will be Thursday, October 20, 2011 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in memory of Mrs. Coolidge to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 West 31st Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
We loved Judge Coolidge and his wonderful wife! They were great friends! We know they are both in a happier place now praise God!
- Virginia moore, , GA
Herman, Beth and I were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. My mother and father enjoyed good times spent with your parents..we were all very fortunate to have them as long as we did.Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
- Ed and Beth Cope, savannah, GA
Dear Hermann, We were so sorry to hear of the death of your lovely mother. My mother, Jean Fair, loved her so much and spent many hours playing cards, enjoying her company and marvelous character. Mother celebrates her 99th birthday this Sunday. She almost hates to read the newspaper because so many of her best friends are now gone. Martha was one of her dearest friends in the past few years. Since their children had gone to school together, they shared many memories which I think were primarily about us. Our mothers played cards with Alex Zipperer' mother, Perry Brannen's mother in law and others. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Sally Keller and Jean Keller Fair
- Jean Fair, Sally Keller, Savannah, GA
Dear Herman & Marty, I am so saddened at the passing of your wonderful mother. It has truly been an honor to care for her these past 2 years. All of us at Buckingham South will miss her very much. Sincerely, Rita Slatus
- Rita Slatus, Savannah, GA
Marty & Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time.
- Janice & Otis Shipp, Savannah, GA
Dear Hermann and Family: I have so many fond memories of Mrs. Coolidge not to mention Judge Coolidge!. I know your hearts are broken, but she's so much happier now! Please allow God to comfort you during this sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love,
- Rachel Beckworth, Ellabell, GA
Hermann and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing.She touched so many lives in her long journey and she will be missed.Think of all the happy times and remember them.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Hermann and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing.She touched so many lives in her long journey and she will be missed.Think of all the happy times and remember those times.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We loved having a chance to get to know Mema on our visits to Savannah while visiting Libby and Hermann. She was interesting, funny and kind to all. She will be missed by many and remembered as a true Southern lady. She will be in our hearts forever. Love and best wishes to her family and friends.
- Julie and Virgil Emery, Spokane, WA
Hermann & Family, I thought the world of your mother and know she will be missed tremendously. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
We loved Judge Coolidge and his wonderful wife! They were great friends! We know they are both in a happier place now praise God!
- Virginia moore, , GA
Herman, Beth and I were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. My mother and father enjoyed good times spent with your parents..we were all very fortunate to have them as long as we did.Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
- Ed and Beth Cope, savannah, GA
Hermann and Marty, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. Though I never knew her personally, she was obviously a great lady. My thoughts are with you at this trying time. with love, Marty
- Marty Olmstead, Savannah, GA
Dear Hermann, We were so sorry to hear of the death of your lovely mother. My mother, Jean Fair, loved her so much and spent many hours playing cards, enjoying her company and marvelous character. Mother celebrates her 99th birthday this Sunday. She almost hates to read the newspaper because so many of her best friends are now gone. Martha was one of her dearest friends in the past few years. Since their children had gone to school together, they shared many memories which I think were primarily about us. Our mothers played cards with Alex Zipperer' mother, Perry Brannen's mother in law and others. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Sally Keller and Jean Keller Fair
- Jean Fair, Sally Keller, Savannah, GA
Dear Herman & Marty, I am so saddened at the passing of your wonderful mother. It has truly been an honor to care for her these past 2 years. All of us at Buckingham South will miss her very much. Sincerely, Rita Slatus
- Rita Slatus, Savannah, GA
Marty & Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time.
- Janice & Otis Shipp, Savannah, GA
Dear Hermann and Family: I have so many fond memories of Mrs. Coolidge not to mention Judge Coolidge!. I know your hearts are broken, but she's so much happier now! Please allow God to comfort you during this sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love,
- Rachel Beckworth, Ellabell, GA
Hermann and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing.She touched so many lives in her long journey and she will be missed.Think of all the happy times and remember them.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Hermann and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing.She touched so many lives in her long journey and she will be missed.Think of all the happy times and remember those times.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We loved having a chance to get to know Mema on our visits to Savannah while visiting Libby and Hermann. She was interesting, funny and kind to all. She will be missed by many and remembered as a true Southern lady. She will be in our hearts forever. Love and best wishes to her family and friends.
- Julie and Virgil Emery, Spokane, WA
Hermann & Family, I thought the world of your mother and know she will be missed tremendously. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
