Celebrating the life of
Myrtice Draughon Haskell
November 01, 1919 - September 28, 2010
Myrtice Draughon Haskell
- SAVANNAH - Myrtice Draughon Haskell of Savannah died at the age of ninety on September 28, 2010. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Wilmington Island, in the company of loved ones. Mrs. Haskell was born in Macon on November 1, 1919, the daughter of James Draughon and Myrtice Harris Draughon, both of Savannah. The family returned to Savannah when Mrs. Haskell was a small child, and she attended local schools, graduating from Savannah High School in 1937. She attended what was then Armstrong Junior College, where she was president of the freshman class and vice president of the sophomore class. Upon graduation in 1939, she transferred to the University of Georgia in Athens, and received her bachelor's degree in commerce in 1941. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Following graduation from college, Mrs. Haskell worked in banking in Savannah. She met her future husband, Blanton Winship Haskell, of Macon, while he was stationed at Hunter Field during the Second World War, and they were married on July 7, 1943. After the end of the war, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell lived briefly in Lynne, Massachusetts and Schenectady, New York, before settling in Fernandina, Florida, in 1948, when Mr. Haskell was employed by Rayonier. They lived there and in Jesup, Georgia, before moving to New Canaan, Connecticut in 1966, and lived there until 1981, when they relocated to Savannah. While living in Connecticut, the Haskells spent extended periods in Port Cartier and Temmiscaming, Quebec, Canada. Mr. Haskell died on May 23, 2003. Mrs. Haskell joined the Episcopal Church at the time of her marriage, and was an active church member all her adult life. She was for many years a member of Christ Church, and recently joined St. Francis of the Islands. She was active in the PTA while her children were in school, was a supporter of swim teams and was for many years a Girl Scout troop leader. She and her husband travelled widely, both throughout the United States and in Europe, Africa and Asia. Mrs. Haskell is survived by her son Robert Haskell and his wife Fatima, of Savannah; her daughter Sally Haskell, of Madison, Connecticut; and her granddaughters, Miriam Haskell, of Miami Beach, Florida, Elizabeth Haskell, of Oakland, California, Katherine Dickey and Molly Dickey, of Madison, Connecticut. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 1, 2010, in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice Savannah in lieu of flowers.
Sally - Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Bobbie Surott Kimberly, White River Junction, VT
Dear Sally and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rebecca Brienza
- Rebecca Brienza, Southport, CT
Dear Sally: My condolences on the loss of your Mother. I hope it's of comfort that you could be with her these past few days. Condolences also, to Katie and Molly and the rest of your family. Sincerely, Jane
- Jane Sarja, North Branford, CT
Sally, My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Joan
- Joan Lugovich, West Haven, CT
I am so sorry for your loss, Sally. We are all thinking of you back in New England.
- beth grady, cranston, RI
To the Haskell Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. She sounds like she was an incredible lady. Take care of yourself. Let us all know if you need anything.
- LaRhonda Harris, Togus, ME
I'm sorry for your loss,Sally. We love and are thinking of you be safe God Bless.
- Elizabeth Torres, New Haven, CT
Dear Sally and family, So sorry to hear of your loss- With sincere sympathy, Kim Adams
- Kim Adams, Northampton, MA
To Sally and family, So sorry about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda Mele
- Linda Mele, Meriden, CT
Sally - Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Bobbie Surott Kimberly, White River Junction, VT
Dear Sally and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rebecca Brienza
- Rebecca Brienza, Southport, CT
Dear Sally: My condolences on the loss of your Mother. I hope it's of comfort that you could be with her these past few days. Condolences also, to Katie and Molly and the rest of your family. Sincerely, Jane
- Jane Sarja, North Branford, CT
Sally, My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely Joan
- Joan Lugovich, West Haven, CT
I am so sorry for your loss, Sally. We are all thinking of you back in New England.
- beth grady, cranston, RI
To the Haskell Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. She sounds like she was an incredible lady. Take care of yourself. Let us all know if you need anything.
- LaRhonda Harris, Togus, ME
I'm sorry for your loss,Sally. We love and are thinking of you be safe God Bless.
- Elizabeth Torres, New Haven, CT
Dear Sally and family, So sorry to hear of your loss- With sincere sympathy, Kim Adams
- Kim Adams, Northampton, MA
To Sally and family, So sorry about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda Mele
- Linda Mele, Meriden, CT
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
