Celebrating the life of
Jeanne S. Henry
December 15, 1918 - September 14, 2011
Wilmington Island - Jeanne S. Henry, 92, died Tuesday, September 14, 2011 under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Mrs. Henry was born in Savannah on December 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Frank W. and Otillie B. Spencer. She was a graduate of Pape School and received her formal education from Bradford Junior College. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Church. She was also a member of the Savannah Yacht Club and loved to play golf and bridge.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Henry; daughter, Jeanne M. Henry; sisters, Adelaide Edleman and Margaret Lubs and brothers, Frank W. Spencer, Jr. and Hugo Spencer. She is survived by her daughter, Kathrine Henry Robert Neuman of Chevy Chase, MD; granddaughter, Molly Neuman of Brooklyn, NY; grandsons, Frank and Andrew Neuman of Chevy Chase, MD and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Pearl Lee for all of her loving care.
A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. John's Church, 1 West Macon Street, Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Kay, Another strong independent woman has passed away! I will never forget the house of Henry on Abercorn with Nana and your Mom in charge and with Jema in the wings.....So sorry for your loss.....sj
- Sarah Jane Sumer, Hardeeville, SC
Kay, We were so sorry to hear about Jeanne. We were unable to get to the funeral but had you in our prayers. Love, Barbara Anderson Rowell Joan Anderson Wilson
- Scott Wilson, Statesboro, GA
In Memory of Jeanne Spencer Henry We are fortunate to have shared time with Jeanne, both in Kay's home and also in ours. Our family enjoyed Jeanne's delightful company. Jeanne was thoughtful and sophisticated, with and an elegant manner and fine sense of humor. We will fondly remember stories from the Henry and Spencer families. Sincere condolences are offered to Kay, Bob, Molly, Frank, and Andy. Love, The Soopper family Chevy Chase, Maryland
- soopper, , MD
Kay, Another strong independent woman has passed away! I will never forget the house of Henry on Abercorn with Nana and your Mom in charge and with Jema in the wings.....So sorry for your loss.....sj
- Sarah Jane Sumer, Hardeeville, SC
Kay, We were so sorry to hear about Jeanne. We were unable to get to the funeral but had you in our prayers. Love, Barbara Anderson Rowell Joan Anderson Wilson
- Scott Wilson, Statesboro, GA
In Memory of Jeanne Spencer Henry We are fortunate to have shared time with Jeanne, both in Kay's home and also in ours. Our family enjoyed Jeanne's delightful company. Jeanne was thoughtful and sophisticated, with and an elegant manner and fine sense of humor. We will fondly remember stories from the Henry and Spencer families. Sincere condolences are offered to Kay, Bob, Molly, Frank, and Andy. Love, The Soopper family Chevy Chase, Maryland
- soopper, , MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
