Celebrating the life of
Mary Frances Hodges
April 08, 1939 - August 29, 2011
Brooklet- Mary Frances Hodges, 72, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center.
She was a native and life long resident of Savannah before moving to Brooklet ten years ago. Mrs. Hodges was a graduate of Savannah Christian School and Bolen College now known as South College. While living in Savannah she was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Temple and after moving to Brooklet she attended First Baptist Church of Statesboro. After thirty three years of service with International Paper she retired and spent time cooking, sewing, fishing and on Tuesdays, her craft class at Calvary. Mary Frances was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Mae Griner.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Daniel Patrick Hodges, Sr. of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Crissy Hodges of Charleston; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lee and Billy Rogers of Brooklet; grandchildren, Chandler and Gracie Rogers of Brooklet and soon to arrive granddaughter, Georgia Lee Hodges.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 2, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Temple with Reverend John Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Guyton Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406-4553.
I didn't know Mary Frances well, but because our boys were friends, I know what a great mom she was. One who always knew where and what her children were up to. Pat, may you and your family find peace in knowing that she is with God.
- Pam Kitchell, Savannah, GA
Dear Patrick and Mary Lee and Families, We are so sad for your loss. Your Mom was such a special lady and I'm so glad that we were able to keep in touch with she and your Dad over the years. Our hearts go out to you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please give our love to your Dad. Love, Mina and Terry and Family.
- Mina Brode, , PA
If I could talk to Mary Frances, I'd say: I'm sorry that you couldn't hear a whisper in your ear that the Agape Class was praying for you. I'm sorry that Dan has to live without you. I'm sorry that Georgia Lee won't get to know her grandma. But I rejoice with you knowing that you can hear the angels' voices and that you are with the Lord. We miss you!
- Joan Slaght, Statesboro, GA
Dear Pat,Crissy and Family We are so thankful we had a chance to meet Mary Frances. Although we only had a short time with her, we will always remember her sweet spirit and and loving smile.She has given you many wonderful memories that you will be able to share with Georgia. She will know her Grandmother through your memories.You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much. Love, Uncle Rodney and Aunt Lynne
- Rodney and Lynne Barber, Enterprise, FL
Hodges Family, Mary Frances was such a wonderful and caring person. I know how much she will be missed. My heart goes out to your family.
- Zane, Rebecca, Olivia, Carter, Ella, and Mia Campbell, St. Louis, MO
I regret that I was only able to spend a short time with Mary Frances, at the wedding of my daughter, Crissy, and her son, Pat. However, I immediately loved her and felt like part of her family. She has always been so good to Crissy and loved her like a daughter. I know how much she meant to her family and that she will be greatly missed. I want to tell Pat and Crissy that they now have a real guardian angel for Georgia Lee and she will always be with them. My sympathy to Daniel Patrick, Sr, Mary Lee and Billy, as well as their beautiful children. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and I will do anything I can to help them. I love them all.
- Nancy Burchett, Gainesville, FL
Pat, Crissy and family, Your mother was a wonderful woman. You could feel the love in her big smile. She made us feel very welcomed in the brief time we saw her. I was very impressed with the strong bond and love within your family. I know that is what it will take to come through this trying time. Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Mike, Anna, Tyler, & Trevor
- Mike and Anna O'Brian, Newberry, FL
Pat and Crissy, Mark and I are broken hearted for you and your family at the loss of your mom. I know how special she was to all of you. Her death and Georgia's imminent arrival are two of the most emotional experiences you can have and to have them both in such a short period is a lot to handle. Take care of yourselves, grieve as you should, and get ready for some serious joy heading your way. We can't wait to meet Georgia. Love, Sally and Mark
- Sally and Mark Speckels, Cumming, GA
Dear Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Dinky Gefvert
- Dinky Gefvert, Orlando, FL
To the Hodges & Rogers Family We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although we did not know Mary Frances very long, we knew she was a loving & caring person that will be greatly missed. We have but good memories, of the kindness she extended to our Family during the wedding, especially to Crissy's Grandmother.
- Jim & Lucy O'Brian, Tierra Verde, FL
Crissy and Pat, May God give you strength and comfort to get through this difficult time. You are in our prayers. Love, Gail and Pat
- Pat and Gail Sullivan, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Our family remembers yours in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close during this sad time. Love, Beverly, Paul and Family
- Paul and Beverly Boatright, Guyton, GA
Our Dear Mary and Billy, Chandler, Gracie, We were so saddened to hear about the sudden death of your Mom. You will be in our prayers and thoughts as you process through this time of grief and sorrow. We love you.
- Goody and Mary Boatright, Covington, GA
Pat, Crissy and family, You are all in our prayers and our thoughts. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again...May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. Love, The O'Brian family
- Jimmy, Jennifer, Layla and Colin O'Brian, Marietta, GA
I didn't know Mary Frances well, but because our boys were friends, I know what a great mom she was. One who always knew where and what her children were up to. Pat, may you and your family find peace in knowing that she is with God.
- Pam Kitchell, Savannah, GA
Dear Patrick and Mary Lee and Families, We are so sad for your loss. Your Mom was such a special lady and I'm so glad that we were able to keep in touch with she and your Dad over the years. Our hearts go out to you and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please give our love to your Dad. Love, Mina and Terry and Family.
- Mina Brode, , PA
If I could talk to Mary Frances, I'd say: I'm sorry that you couldn't hear a whisper in your ear that the Agape Class was praying for you. I'm sorry that Dan has to live without you. I'm sorry that Georgia Lee won't get to know her grandma. But I rejoice with you knowing that you can hear the angels' voices and that you are with the Lord. We miss you!
- Joan Slaght, Statesboro, GA
Dear Pat,Crissy and Family We are so thankful we had a chance to meet Mary Frances. Although we only had a short time with her, we will always remember her sweet spirit and and loving smile.She has given you many wonderful memories that you will be able to share with Georgia. She will know her Grandmother through your memories.You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much. Love, Uncle Rodney and Aunt Lynne
- Rodney and Lynne Barber, Enterprise, FL
Hodges Family, Mary Frances was such a wonderful and caring person. I know how much she will be missed. My heart goes out to your family.
- Zane, Rebecca, Olivia, Carter, Ella, and Mia Campbell, St. Louis, MO
I regret that I was only able to spend a short time with Mary Frances, at the wedding of my daughter, Crissy, and her son, Pat. However, I immediately loved her and felt like part of her family. She has always been so good to Crissy and loved her like a daughter. I know how much she meant to her family and that she will be greatly missed. I want to tell Pat and Crissy that they now have a real guardian angel for Georgia Lee and she will always be with them. My sympathy to Daniel Patrick, Sr, Mary Lee and Billy, as well as their beautiful children. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and I will do anything I can to help them. I love them all.
- Nancy Burchett, Gainesville, FL
Pat, Crissy and family, Your mother was a wonderful woman. You could feel the love in her big smile. She made us feel very welcomed in the brief time we saw her. I was very impressed with the strong bond and love within your family. I know that is what it will take to come through this trying time. Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Mike, Anna, Tyler, & Trevor
- Mike and Anna O'Brian, Newberry, FL
Pat and Crissy, Mark and I are broken hearted for you and your family at the loss of your mom. I know how special she was to all of you. Her death and Georgia's imminent arrival are two of the most emotional experiences you can have and to have them both in such a short period is a lot to handle. Take care of yourselves, grieve as you should, and get ready for some serious joy heading your way. We can't wait to meet Georgia. Love, Sally and Mark
- Sally and Mark Speckels, Cumming, GA
Dear Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Dinky Gefvert
- Dinky Gefvert, Orlando, FL
To the Hodges & Rogers Family We were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although we did not know Mary Frances very long, we knew she was a loving & caring person that will be greatly missed. We have but good memories, of the kindness she extended to our Family during the wedding, especially to Crissy's Grandmother.
- Jim & Lucy O'Brian, Tierra Verde, FL
Crissy and Pat, May God give you strength and comfort to get through this difficult time. You are in our prayers. Love, Gail and Pat
- Pat and Gail Sullivan, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Our family remembers yours in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close during this sad time. Love, Beverly, Paul and Family
- Paul and Beverly Boatright, Guyton, GA
Our Dear Mary and Billy, Chandler, Gracie, We were so saddened to hear about the sudden death of your Mom. You will be in our prayers and thoughts as you process through this time of grief and sorrow. We love you.
- Goody and Mary Boatright, Covington, GA
Pat, Crissy and family, You are all in our prayers and our thoughts. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again...May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. Love, The O'Brian family
- Jimmy, Jennifer, Layla and Colin O'Brian, Marietta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
