Celebrating the life of
Patricia Little Thigpen
December 08, 1946 - May 27, 2011
-SAVANNAH- Patricia Little Thigpen, 64, of Savannah passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2011, at Hospice Savannah after a long illness. She was a native of Savannah, GA and a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy in the class of 1964 and a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Mrs. Thigpen was preceded in death by her parents, George Bernard Little, Jr. and Helen LeMoyne Little as well as her husband, Donald L. Thigpen, Sr.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, George Bernard Little, III and Debby Little, her step-daughter and her husband, Georgia T. Edwards and Richard D. Edwards, a granddaughter, Christine Edwards Williams and her husband, Jeffery Williams, a grandson and his wife, Richard D. Edwards, Jr. and his wife, Christy Edwards, all of Savannah, an aunt, Ethel L. Jerome of Atlanta, and several cousins as well as her special cats, Lady, Inky and Par.
Mrs. Thigpen was a coder at St. Josephs/Candler Hospital for many years. She was newsletter Editor, Chairman of the Annual Rose Show as well as holding the offices of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President; Editor of Award Winning newsletter for 10 years of the Deep South District of the American Rose Society; Newsletter Editor, Secretary, Vice President and President of the Candler Hospital Auxiliary; and Newsletter Editor, District Director/SE District, Vice President/Membership, President-Elect, President of Council on Auxiliaries for the Georgia Hospital Association and a member of the Daughters of Ireland.
Visitation: Tuesday, May 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: St. Vincent's Academy, 207 East Liberty Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Patty was a good friend. I miss her.
- Suzanne Dan Meister, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Patty, you were one of the most courageous people we have ever known. You faced your cancer head-on from the very beginning and you never gave in to it until the day you died. You loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. You will be greatly missed by your family and your friends, including your Saint Vincent Alumnae Class of '64, your Candler Hospital colleagues, and your special 'travel buddies'. Patty, we know that you are now with your parents, your husband Don, and all your former kitty cat babies raising a glass of wine in celebration of your new beginning. ~ Richard and Georgia Edwards Son-in-law and Step-daughter
- Georgia Edwards, Savannah, GA
Patty is a wonderful friend and schoolmate. Patty along with her husband Don will be missed by us, her friends and family and the city of Savannah. May they rest in peace.
- Jeff & Kathleen Wachtel, Staten Island, NY
Patty was always such a cheerful person, and so very nice to everyone. I remember Patty when we were classmates at Blessed Sacrament School in the 50's. I am so sorry to learn of her death, but I know she is smiling and cheerful in heaven, in the presence of God. My sincerest sympathy to her family.
- Bruce Barragan, Savannah, GA
O.C.Old Cuz You put up a good fight and left us with a lifetime of memories. We will miss you!! B.C baby cuzand Bob
- Jo Ann Dawkins, Kennesaw, GA
What a true warrior you were and a great inspiration to many. You made a difference in this world. Rock on Cuz! Love ya and I'll see ya later. Lil Cuz
- Angela Leibl, San Antonio, TX
Patty was a good friend. I miss her.
- Suzanne Dan Meister, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Patty, you were one of the most courageous people we have ever known. You faced your cancer head-on from the very beginning and you never gave in to it until the day you died. You loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. You will be greatly missed by your family and your friends, including your Saint Vincent Alumnae Class of '64, your Candler Hospital colleagues, and your special 'travel buddies'. Patty, we know that you are now with your parents, your husband Don, and all your former kitty cat babies raising a glass of wine in celebration of your new beginning. ~ Richard and Georgia Edwards Son-in-law and Step-daughter
- Georgia Edwards, Savannah, GA
Patty is a wonderful friend and schoolmate. Patty along with her husband Don will be missed by us, her friends and family and the city of Savannah. May they rest in peace.
- Jeff & Kathleen Wachtel, Staten Island, NY
Patty was always such a cheerful person, and so very nice to everyone. I remember Patty when we were classmates at Blessed Sacrament School in the 50's. I am so sorry to learn of her death, but I know she is smiling and cheerful in heaven, in the presence of God. My sincerest sympathy to her family.
- Bruce Barragan, Savannah, GA
O.C.Old Cuz You put up a good fight and left us with a lifetime of memories. We will miss you!! B.C baby cuzand Bob
- Jo Ann Dawkins, Kennesaw, GA
What a true warrior you were and a great inspiration to many. You made a difference in this world. Rock on Cuz! Love ya and I'll see ya later. Lil Cuz
- Angela Leibl, San Antonio, TX
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
