Celebrating the life of
Lucille Guild Christiansen
Passed away on April 05, 2019
Lucille Guild Christiansen, 90 of Savannah, Ga died April 5, 2019 after a long illness. Lucille was born on Nov 30, 1928 in Ontario, Canada and moved to Savannah in 1934 From Richmond, Virginia.
She graduated from St Vincent’s Academy in 1946, and married Joseph A. Christiansen in 1947 and moved to Isle of Hope. She was Manager of the Isle of Hope Pool for 20 years, coaching the swim team and giving swim lessons to countless children.
Lucille joined the Isle of Hope Volunteer Fire Department in 1972, becoming one of the first certified Female Firefighters in the State of Georgia. She retired in 2008 after 35 years of service to the department.
Lucille worked as a media clerk at Jenkins High School, until her retirement in 1990, and was a lifetime member of St James Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children: Joe Jr (Beth), Doug (Claudia), Bob (Cindy), Thomas (Debi), Steve (Kathy), and Cindy (Bill), 10 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Isle of Hope has lost an icon and a friend to many with her passing.
Visitation: The Family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Monday April 8th at Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel.
The Funeral Mass will be 11am, Tuesday, April 9th at Our Lady of Good Hope Chapel, Isle of Hope. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Abbey East.
The family suggest any remembrances be made in her memory to St Vincent’s Academy.
My condolences and prayers are being offered to Lucille’s family. She was the best Mom to all of us who grew up at Isle of Hope. Unfortunately, I am out of town and won’t be able to make the funeral.
- Beth McIntyre Fitzgerald, Savannah, GA
Lucille was in important part of my childhood as the mother of my very best friend. I remember the first time I met her, picking up Cindy. So many memories of her, tan in her swim suit managing the pool, pulling on her IOH fire fighter gear. Working at Jenkins. And raising an amazing family. I was in awe of her as a child. She was the Matriarch of the other side of the Island. She will be missed. And I am so happy she is no longer suffering, she will live in my heart how I remember her. Love and peace to all you Christiansens!
- Agnes Lucinda Harty, ,
So sorry for your loss. A lovely and gracious lady. I remember her well.
- Elizabeth Peltier , Savannaj, GA
She will be well missed loved her with all my heart my grandmother and my grandfather my mother knew her very well please rest in peace and please prayers for the family we love you and God be with you
- Brendalee Sharpe-Sancomb, Isle Of Hope, Ga
She was a wonderful women. I am so sorry for your lost Kathy Wright
- Kathy Wright, Savannah, Ga
She touched so many lives with her kindness. I am so sorry for your loss.
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So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Christiansen family.
- Tom and Sandra Kynerd, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear that Ms. Christiansen passed away. I used to love sitting around Tom and Debi’s kitchen table listening to her stories about her children. We all knew she loved her kids so much! I am sure she will be looking down from heaven watching over the entire family. Heaven has gained another angel. Praying for the family during this hard time. Love y’all!!
- Rocky and Jackie Howard, Statesboro , Ga
What a wonderful lady! She was an important part of my childhood and a mother to all of us Isle of Hope pool kids back in the seventies! I am so sorry to hear of her passing but am happy she is no longer suffering. I know she is smiling down on us all. May God wrap his loving arms around all of her family and bring them peace that only He can. Prayers sent!
- Robyn Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Christiansen family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Lucille was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May she Rest In Peace.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, GA
My condolences and prayers are being offered to Lucille’s family. She was the best Mom to all of us who grew up at Isle of Hope. Unfortunately, I am out of town and won’t be able to make the funeral.
- Beth McIntyre Fitzgerald, Savannah, GA
Lucille was in important part of my childhood as the mother of my very best friend. I remember the first time I met her, picking up Cindy. So many memories of her, tan in her swim suit managing the pool, pulling on her IOH fire fighter gear. Working at Jenkins. And raising an amazing family. I was in awe of her as a child. She was the Matriarch of the other side of the Island. She will be missed. And I am so happy she is no longer suffering, she will live in my heart how I remember her. Love and peace to all you Christiansens!
- Agnes Lucinda Harty, ,
So sorry for your loss. A lovely and gracious lady. I remember her well.
- Elizabeth Peltier , Savannaj, GA
She will be well missed loved her with all my heart my grandmother and my grandfather my mother knew her very well please rest in peace and please prayers for the family we love you and God be with you
- Brendalee Sharpe-Sancomb, Isle Of Hope, Ga
She was a wonderful women. I am so sorry for your lost Kathy Wright
- Kathy Wright, Savannah, Ga
She touched so many lives with her kindness. I am so sorry for your loss.
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So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Christiansen family.
- Tom and Sandra Kynerd, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear that Ms. Christiansen passed away. I used to love sitting around Tom and Debi’s kitchen table listening to her stories about her children. We all knew she loved her kids so much! I am sure she will be looking down from heaven watching over the entire family. Heaven has gained another angel. Praying for the family during this hard time. Love y’all!!
- Rocky and Jackie Howard, Statesboro , Ga
What a wonderful lady! She was an important part of my childhood and a mother to all of us Isle of Hope pool kids back in the seventies! I am so sorry to hear of her passing but am happy she is no longer suffering. I know she is smiling down on us all. May God wrap his loving arms around all of her family and bring them peace that only He can. Prayers sent!
- Robyn Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Christiansen family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Lucille was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May she Rest In Peace.
- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
