Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Edenfield Mordecai
June 26, 1917 - September 28, 2010
Elizabeth Edenfield "Babe" Mordecai
Elizabeth Edenfield Mordecai, 93, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Rivers Edge under the care of Islands Hospice. She was known by all of her many friends as "Babe". Babe was a member of Bull Street Baptist Church. She and her husband owned Mordecai Transfer and Storage. She was a volunteer for many years alongside her husband with the Alee Shriners where she was a Life Member of the Auxillary, a charter member of the Alee Shrine Patrol, and the Savannah Women's Club. She was also a member of the Exchangettes. She traveled for over 25 years with Excursions Unlimited Tours, where she served as a tour host, bringing together groups of new and old friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mordecai.
She is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca Cohen and her husband Edward, of Savannah, and Joan Johnson, of Summerville, SC, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a host of many friends who have traveled with her all over the country.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2010 at Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family would like to thank her niece Sally Ashlock and the nurses and staff of Islands Hospice for the love and care shown to her during the last few months.
Remembrances may be made to the Alee Shriners Crippled Childrens Fund, P.O. Box 14147, Savannah, GA 31416 or Islands Hospice, 3 W. Perry St., Savannah, GA 31404.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
We will miss you, Babe.
- Thomas K. and Kari Edenfield,III, Rio Rancho, NM
You will be missed Babe! I wish I was able to see you one last time... I think it was about 5 years since I saw you last. Rest in peace and say hi to Dodad for us :
- Andrew Edenfield, Albuquerque, NM
It rained all day Tuesday. Then in the evening the clouds in the western sky cleared enough to allow an amazing sunset to occur. There was color and cloud formation you just don't see very often. It was so remarkable that I stopped work and took a few photos and at the same time, in a different location, my wife was taking a picture to send to me in case I missed it. It was simply heavenly. As if the angels were rejoicing......and then I found out why.....Aunt Babe was coming to join them. Aunt Babe was the last of a great generation of family. She and her siblings had a bond with each other and a love for family and friends that you just don't see anymore. Babe always had a smile and a joke. Always seemed to be the life of the party. That is how I will remember Aunt Babe. We love you Babe. One thing is for sure.....Heaven just became alot more fun!
- Scott Carty, Belleair, FL
I am back home now but I wanted to say to Becky and Edward how much I appreacitaed every thing they did in taking care of mom. To Edward a very special thank you for your support to Becky. I remember when You two called me to tell me you got married I said to you Edward you be good to my sister. It never crossed my mind that you would have to play such a big part in mom's life. Once again all I can say is thanks. You have earned the stars in your crown. Love, Joan
- Joan Johnson, Summerville, SC
I will always remember Aunt Babe as the one who got one over on me as a kid. She used to tell me all the time when we were in Savannah that she had the worlds biggest swimming pool and that I needed to come to her place to see it. Well, Pauve took me to her place one day and her 'pool' ended up being the ocean. Still chuckle about it all these years later.
- John Challenger, Boise, ID
It has been a honor to have known you Babe! What a fun person you were. My Mother, Ruth Fincher, and I, had the pleasure of going on one of many of your trips cruise with you and Melissa you were in your 80's. FUN! FUN! FUN! I sampled your famous fried potato Chips. Your pleasant vitality was a continuous inspiration.
- Kay Jones, Savannah, GA
I have indeed lost a wonderful, longtime, friend, mentor, my inspiration.Babe has left behind a thousand memories that will live in my heart forever. To Becky and Joan and family, your mother was an inspiration to so many. She will be missed.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Babe brought alot of happiness to so many people. She will surely be missed by all of us. My sympathy to the family and please always remember how much Babe was loved by all of her friends and associates.
- Jane McIntosh, Savannah, GA
It has been quit a while since I saw Aunt Babe. I have wonderful memories of Aunt Babe & can still hear her laughing. May she be at peace now. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
- Merrilee Roberts & Mary McCall, Pelion, SC
Babe was a true souther lady, she always had a smile on her face. She was a fun loving person. Always was delightful to be with. She wll be missed by friends and family. She is now at peace. Wanda Brooks
- Wanda Brooks, , GA
My deepest condolences go out to all her family and friends. Babe touched many lives through the years including my own. She was the epitome of a True Southern Lady. She will be forever remembered by each and every staff member here at River's Edge.
- Chef Kelly Roberson, Savannah, GA
I will miss you Aunt Babe-----you were one of a kind and always fun to be with------thank you for all the wonderful memories.
- Keen Edenfield, Gainesville, FL
There are only good, sweet and funny memories of Aunt Babe in my heart. When I think of her I hear her laughing. May she be at peace now.
- Marilove Challenger, Boise, ID
We will miss you, Babe.
- Thomas K. and Kari Edenfield,III, Rio Rancho, NM
You will be missed Babe! I wish I was able to see you one last time... I think it was about 5 years since I saw you last. Rest in peace and say hi to Dodad for us :
- Andrew Edenfield, Albuquerque, NM
It rained all day Tuesday. Then in the evening the clouds in the western sky cleared enough to allow an amazing sunset to occur. There was color and cloud formation you just don't see very often. It was so remarkable that I stopped work and took a few photos and at the same time, in a different location, my wife was taking a picture to send to me in case I missed it. It was simply heavenly. As if the angels were rejoicing......and then I found out why.....Aunt Babe was coming to join them. Aunt Babe was the last of a great generation of family. She and her siblings had a bond with each other and a love for family and friends that you just don't see anymore. Babe always had a smile and a joke. Always seemed to be the life of the party. That is how I will remember Aunt Babe. We love you Babe. One thing is for sure.....Heaven just became alot more fun!
- Scott Carty, Belleair, FL
I am back home now but I wanted to say to Becky and Edward how much I appreacitaed every thing they did in taking care of mom. To Edward a very special thank you for your support to Becky. I remember when You two called me to tell me you got married I said to you Edward you be good to my sister. It never crossed my mind that you would have to play such a big part in mom's life. Once again all I can say is thanks. You have earned the stars in your crown. Love, Joan
- Joan Johnson, Summerville, SC
I will always remember Aunt Babe as the one who got one over on me as a kid. She used to tell me all the time when we were in Savannah that she had the worlds biggest swimming pool and that I needed to come to her place to see it. Well, Pauve took me to her place one day and her 'pool' ended up being the ocean. Still chuckle about it all these years later.
- John Challenger, Boise, ID
It has been a honor to have known you Babe! What a fun person you were. My Mother, Ruth Fincher, and I, had the pleasure of going on one of many of your trips cruise with you and Melissa you were in your 80's. FUN! FUN! FUN! I sampled your famous fried potato Chips. Your pleasant vitality was a continuous inspiration.
- Kay Jones, Savannah, GA
I have indeed lost a wonderful, longtime, friend, mentor, my inspiration.Babe has left behind a thousand memories that will live in my heart forever. To Becky and Joan and family, your mother was an inspiration to so many. She will be missed.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Babe brought alot of happiness to so many people. She will surely be missed by all of us. My sympathy to the family and please always remember how much Babe was loved by all of her friends and associates.
- Jane McIntosh, Savannah, GA
It has been quit a while since I saw Aunt Babe. I have wonderful memories of Aunt Babe & can still hear her laughing. May she be at peace now. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
- Merrilee Roberts & Mary McCall, Pelion, SC
Babe was a true souther lady, she always had a smile on her face. She was a fun loving person. Always was delightful to be with. She wll be missed by friends and family. She is now at peace. Wanda Brooks
- Wanda Brooks, , GA
My deepest condolences go out to all her family and friends. Babe touched many lives through the years including my own. She was the epitome of a True Southern Lady. She will be forever remembered by each and every staff member here at River's Edge.
- Chef Kelly Roberson, Savannah, GA
I will miss you Aunt Babe-----you were one of a kind and always fun to be with------thank you for all the wonderful memories.
- Keen Edenfield, Gainesville, FL
There are only good, sweet and funny memories of Aunt Babe in my heart. When I think of her I hear her laughing. May she be at peace now.
- Marilove Challenger, Boise, ID
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
