Celebrating the life of
Margaret Louise Rothwell Osborne
March 21, 1923 - February 01, 2011
Mrs. Margaret Louise Rothwell Osborne died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, Febuary1, 2011. Born in Denver, CO, she was the daughter of Loeta Montgomery Rothwell and Harold Cecil Rothwell.
She grew up in Athens, GA where she attended Athens High School. She attended Hollins College in Lynchburg, VA and received her LLB from the University of Georgia. She was president of the Phi Mu fraternity.
During her lifetime, Mrs. Osborne lived in Wisconsin, California and Germany before settling in Savannah. She was an avid patron of local arts in Savannah as well as a lover of history. A longtime member of the Historic Savannah Foundation, she served as a senior guide at the foundation where she helped develop local tours and managed the organization's lecture services. She created the first Victorian District Tour, and managed the popular Ghost Tours of the Historic District.
She was a member of the Junior League of Savannah, the Garden Club of Savannah, the Garden Club of Georgia and Christ Church.
Survivors include her three daughters, Loeta Louise James Thomas, Kathryn Rothwell Osborne, and Martha Osborne Roux Rembert; grandchildren, Cleveland James and Hope James Wilson Chris, Joshua Neff McIntosh Carolyn, William Osborne McIntosh Mackie, Olivia McIntosh, Lenoir Roux Simpson Rob and Liza Caroline Roux; and five great-grandchildren, Lola Grace Wilson, Maddie James Wilson, William Lachlan McIntosh, Lachlan Neff McIntosh and Hunter Bailey McIntosh.
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 4 at 11:30 a.m. in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors of Savannah. Interment will be at a later date at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens.
The family wishes to thank Rita Slatus and the staff of Buckingham South for their loving care. Memorials can be made to the Historic Savannah Foundation, PO Box 1733, Savannah, GA 31402-1733 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Kathryn and Martha, please know that we are holding you tightly in our hearts. Love, Barbara and Leslie
- Barbara Ann McIntosh, Atlanta, GA
I am sorry you have to go through this unhappy time, but you can be assured that her confusion and pain are gone, and that she is at peace.
- Angela Mahany, Cartersville, GA
In memory of Louise Osborne
- joan usher, savannah, GA
Kathryn, Don and I were so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time for you and your family. Fondly always, Judy and Don
- Judy and Don Braun, Savannah, GA
To the Family, My deepest sympathy on the passing of Louise.She was a true lady,possessed of grace and charm.She will be missed.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Louise reminds me of a comment made by Mary Telfair regarding whom she would like to sit with at dinner. 'I care not whether is he is married or single, old or young, so long as he has the power to entertain.' Louise, you were one of a kind and I miss you already.
- Ardis Wood, Savannah, GA
Louise was one of a kind. She was an asset in my life in many ways. Louise liked to have fun...she was a great sport and had a great sense of humor once telling me that she planned on contuing to work on Sundays 'until I get it right'. and told me her father once said 'why did I send you to law school? So you become a bus driver? Louise was generous, particularly sharing her pool with various and sundry and providing the atomospher for several momorable pool parties... most speciallys Susan Mason's going away party in the late 70's. She was bright and energetic and on task reaserching many of today's Savannnah tour info for Low Country, Haunted, Low Country. I will miss Louise Osborn. Sincere condolances to you all. Joan
- Joan Sumner, savanah, GA
Sorry for your loss. Louise was such a beutiful and graceful lady. I know that she will be missed by all. A family friend, Joe Gamble
- Joe C. Gamble, Savannah, GA
Dear Kathryn, Livvy, Josh & William, I never did get to meet Mrs. Osborne, but you all have been in my heart this week. Peace to you and your family during this time. Love, Jamie
- Jamie Smith, Savannah, GA
To the family and friends of Louise Osborne: On behalf of HSF, I extend my sympathies on the loss of Louise. I did not have the pleasure of knowing her, but I've been told by reliable sources that she was a real champion of preservation and HSF. We are grateful for her years of dedicated service to our cause. Thank you for suggesting HSF as a recipient of memorial gifts. Sincerely,
- Daniel G. Carey, Savannah, GA
Kathryn and Martha, please know that we are holding you tightly in our hearts. Love, Barbara and Leslie
- Barbara Ann McIntosh, Atlanta, GA
I am sorry you have to go through this unhappy time, but you can be assured that her confusion and pain are gone, and that she is at peace.
- Angela Mahany, Cartersville, GA
In memory of Louise Osborne
- joan usher, savannah, GA
Kathryn, Don and I were so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time for you and your family. Fondly always, Judy and Don
- Judy and Don Braun, Savannah, GA
To the Family, My deepest sympathy on the passing of Louise.She was a true lady,possessed of grace and charm.She will be missed.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Louise reminds me of a comment made by Mary Telfair regarding whom she would like to sit with at dinner. 'I care not whether is he is married or single, old or young, so long as he has the power to entertain.' Louise, you were one of a kind and I miss you already.
- Ardis Wood, Savannah, GA
Louise was one of a kind. She was an asset in my life in many ways. Louise liked to have fun...she was a great sport and had a great sense of humor once telling me that she planned on contuing to work on Sundays 'until I get it right'. and told me her father once said 'why did I send you to law school? So you become a bus driver? Louise was generous, particularly sharing her pool with various and sundry and providing the atomospher for several momorable pool parties... most speciallys Susan Mason's going away party in the late 70's. She was bright and energetic and on task reaserching many of today's Savannnah tour info for Low Country, Haunted, Low Country. I will miss Louise Osborn. Sincere condolances to you all. Joan
- Joan Sumner, savanah, GA
Sorry for your loss. Louise was such a beutiful and graceful lady. I know that she will be missed by all. A family friend, Joe Gamble
- Joe C. Gamble, Savannah, GA
Dear Kathryn, Livvy, Josh & William, I never did get to meet Mrs. Osborne, but you all have been in my heart this week. Peace to you and your family during this time. Love, Jamie
- Jamie Smith, Savannah, GA
To the family and friends of Louise Osborne: On behalf of HSF, I extend my sympathies on the loss of Louise. I did not have the pleasure of knowing her, but I've been told by reliable sources that she was a real champion of preservation and HSF. We are grateful for her years of dedicated service to our cause. Thank you for suggesting HSF as a recipient of memorial gifts. Sincerely,
- Daniel G. Carey, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
