Celebrating the life of
Linda Portwood Flowers
December 10, 1945 - September 27, 2010
Wilmington Island - Linda Portwood Flowers, 64, died Monday, September 27, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Mattie Green Portwood. Mrs. Flowers returned to Savannah in 2005 from living around the world as she followed her husband throughout his military career. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Her sister, Wylene McVey preceded her in death.
Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Charles "Chuck" Flowers of Savannah; son, Jeffrey Charles Flowers and his wife, Tammy of Washington, DC; daughter, Lisa Alene Flowers of Savannah; Stephanie Anne Flowers of Dayton, OH; sister, Nell Izzo of Savannah; brother, Lloyd Portwood of Savannah; granddaughter, Emily Rose Nelson of Savannah; grandsons, Tristan and Jaden Flowers of Sacramento, CA; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2010 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with Dr. Steven McVey, officiating.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Mr. Flowers, Very sorry for you loss. Our thoughts are with you
- Brian Hyatt, Clinton, UT
Chuck and family, Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this most difficult time.
- Diane and Steve Barrett, Jamestown, OH
Chuck: I just learned of your loss of Linda this morning in an e-mail from Mary Lou. I saw in the on-line guestbook that you are not alone in your sorrow; many friends are grieving with you. May it comfort you to know that others share your pain. Please know that I too feel your loss and I am praying for your strength.
- Dick Gilbertson, Dayton, OH
Lisa and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Mothers always hold such a special place in our hearts as they have done so much for us in our lives. I will pray for you all in this time. Know that I am only a phone call away.
- Paula Dewey, Dayton, OH
Chuck, Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Amy Hamilton, Annapolis, MD
Chuck, Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during this time. May God bless and comfort you. Frank & Angie
- Frank & Angie TIpton, Cairo,
Please know that a small part of your sorrow is borne in the hearts of your family and friends.
- Rick Goad, , OH
Chuck, My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time. I'm am so sorry for your loss.
- Carol Wanner, Annapolis, MD
To Nell and her family. Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your sister. You are in my prayers.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Chuck, you and Emily, and your entire family, are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Lynn Mackessy-Lloyd, Annapolis, MD
Chuck, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Judy Rosinski, Annapolis, MD
Chuck, I'm deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Linda. My sincerest condolences go out to you, Emily, and your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Donna Smith, Annapolis, MD
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May your family and friends give you solace and comfort.
- Kathy Storlie, Roy, UT
Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless you.
- DeAnn Hansen, Layton, UT
Chuck, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cissy Sams
- Cissy Sams, Annapolis, MD
Chuck--You have our deepest sympathy. Linda was such a nice person, and she was taken way too young.
- Rick & Gail Schikora, Beavercreek, OH
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memories of Linda, she was like a second mom to me in college.
- Shelley Franz, Kettering, OH
Chuck, There are no words that I can express to you to let you know how very sorry I am for you with hearing of the loss of your wife. My heart breaks for Emiliy as well. You and your enitire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tom Baker
- Tom Baker, Annapolis, MD
Chuck: Diane and I are truely devastated by your loss. May God continue to bless you, Emily, and your family. Bill and Diane Stevens
- Bill Stevens, Beavercreek, OH
I am so sorry to hear about Linda. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let us know! Fonda
- Fonda Barney, Dayton, OH
Chuck, Lorraine and I would like to express our deepest condolenses for your loss. May God hold and comfort you. You're in our hearts and prayers.
- Rudy Peart, , UT
You have our heartfelt sympathy for your sudden loss Chuck, we are truly sorry. Please know our thoughts and prays are with you.
- Jim & Connie Robison, Tremonton, UT
Chuck, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. Take care, Andrea
- Andrea Danford, Crestview, FL
My heart and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless The Mawby Family
- Tim Mawby, Dayton, OH
Chuck, Barb and I am so sorry to hear about Linda. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bud Cline, Dayton, OH
Rachel and I are deeply saddened by your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers throughout this trying time.
- Gary Meier, Beavercreek, OH
I'm very sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.
- Katie Carlos, Beavercreek, OH
Chuck Sorry to hear about Linda. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thom.
- Thom Roberts, Clinton, UT
Chuck, we are so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Troy & Trish Sugihara, South Ogden, UT
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, and friend, Linda.
- Michael Sarazine, Layton, UT
Chuck, I was shocked and very sorry to hear about your lose.
- Mike Green, Beavercreek, OH
I'm sorry for your sudden loss.
- Carl E. Orr, Dayton, OH
Sincerest sympathies during this troubling time. Sorry for your loss.
- John Hancock, Beavercreek, OH
Chuck, Maria and I are deeply sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. David & Maria Briones
- David Briones, Layton, UT
Our prayers are with you and your family.
- Wayne Cooper, Schertz, TX
Chuck, we were so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. You and all your family are in our prayers.
- Walt & Mary Lou Belcher, Dayton, OH
Chuck, We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts during this trying time. Miranda Conner and family
- Miranda Conner, Dayton, OH
Chuck, Please accept my deepest condolenses for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Greg Green, Beavercreek, OH
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of those around you help you get through the days ahead.
- Rene Cesaro, Annapolis, MD
Chuck-We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Our words at this time won't erase the pain of your loss but hopefully will offer some comfort knowing that we care very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Monty Montero representing Team DSE.
- Monty Montero, Barboursville, VA
Chuck, there are really no words at a time like this. My deepest sympathies to you and your family in this sudden loss. Linda was a neat lady and I know you will miss her deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Larry
- Larry Roberts, Beavercreek, OH
Chuck, Please accept our condolences. Carol and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
- Rick Smith, Kettering, OH
Chuck, There are no words to express our deep sorrow on your loss of Linda. You and Emily and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and provide comfort to you and your family in this time of tragedy.
- Frank and Mary McGurl, Arab, AL
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your wife. May God Bless you and your family with all the Peace and Comfort you need through this difficult time
- Keith and Mazaya Nelson, Cairo, - Other
My condolences to the Flowers Family, During this time of great sorrow, may it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. I too know the pain of losing someone dear. Even though our hearts are broken, rest assure that our Grand Creator cares about you personally 1Peter5:7 and can help you though this difficult time. Revelation 21:4 speaks of a time soon when God will do away with death forever. There will be no more sorrow, heartache, or pain. May your happy memories and sure scriptural hope comfort your hearts during this painful time.
- Tammy tlbpta@yahoo.com, ,
Mr. Flowers, Very sorry for you loss. Our thoughts are with you
- Brian Hyatt, Clinton, UT
Chuck and family, Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this most difficult time.
- Diane and Steve Barrett, Jamestown, OH
Chuck: I just learned of your loss of Linda this morning in an e-mail from Mary Lou. I saw in the on-line guestbook that you are not alone in your sorrow; many friends are grieving with you. May it comfort you to know that others share your pain. Please know that I too feel your loss and I am praying for your strength.
- Dick Gilbertson, Dayton, OH
Lisa and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Mothers always hold such a special place in our hearts as they have done so much for us in our lives. I will pray for you all in this time. Know that I am only a phone call away.
- Paula Dewey, Dayton, OH
Chuck, Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Amy Hamilton, Annapolis, MD
Chuck, Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family during this time. May God bless and comfort you. Frank & Angie
- Frank & Angie TIpton, Cairo,
Please know that a small part of your sorrow is borne in the hearts of your family and friends.
- Rick Goad, , OH
Chuck, My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time. I'm am so sorry for your loss.
- Carol Wanner, Annapolis, MD
To Nell and her family. Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your sister. You are in my prayers.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
Chuck, you and Emily, and your entire family, are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Lynn Mackessy-Lloyd, Annapolis, MD
Chuck, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Judy Rosinski, Annapolis, MD
Chuck, I'm deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Linda. My sincerest condolences go out to you, Emily, and your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Donna Smith, Annapolis, MD
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May your family and friends give you solace and comfort.
- Kathy Storlie, Roy, UT
Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless you.
- DeAnn Hansen, Layton, UT
Chuck, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cissy Sams
- Cissy Sams, Annapolis, MD
Chuck--You have our deepest sympathy. Linda was such a nice person, and she was taken way too young.
- Rick & Gail Schikora, Beavercreek, OH
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memories of Linda, she was like a second mom to me in college.
- Shelley Franz, Kettering, OH
Chuck, There are no words that I can express to you to let you know how very sorry I am for you with hearing of the loss of your wife. My heart breaks for Emiliy as well. You and your enitire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tom Baker
- Tom Baker, Annapolis, MD
Chuck: Diane and I are truely devastated by your loss. May God continue to bless you, Emily, and your family. Bill and Diane Stevens
- Bill Stevens, Beavercreek, OH
I am so sorry to hear about Linda. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let us know! Fonda
- Fonda Barney, Dayton, OH
Chuck, Lorraine and I would like to express our deepest condolenses for your loss. May God hold and comfort you. You're in our hearts and prayers.
- Rudy Peart, , UT
You have our heartfelt sympathy for your sudden loss Chuck, we are truly sorry. Please know our thoughts and prays are with you.
- Jim & Connie Robison, Tremonton, UT
Chuck, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. Take care, Andrea
- Andrea Danford, Crestview, FL
My heart and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless The Mawby Family
- Tim Mawby, Dayton, OH
Chuck, Barb and I am so sorry to hear about Linda. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bud Cline, Dayton, OH
Rachel and I are deeply saddened by your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers throughout this trying time.
- Gary Meier, Beavercreek, OH
I'm very sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.
- Katie Carlos, Beavercreek, OH
Chuck Sorry to hear about Linda. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thom.
- Thom Roberts, Clinton, UT
Chuck, we are so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Troy & Trish Sugihara, South Ogden, UT
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, and friend, Linda.
- Michael Sarazine, Layton, UT
Chuck, I was shocked and very sorry to hear about your lose.
- Mike Green, Beavercreek, OH
I'm sorry for your sudden loss.
- Carl E. Orr, Dayton, OH
Sincerest sympathies during this troubling time. Sorry for your loss.
- John Hancock, Beavercreek, OH
Chuck, Maria and I are deeply sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. David & Maria Briones
- David Briones, Layton, UT
Our prayers are with you and your family.
- Wayne Cooper, Schertz, TX
Chuck, we were so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. You and all your family are in our prayers.
- Walt & Mary Lou Belcher, Dayton, OH
Chuck, We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts during this trying time. Miranda Conner and family
- Miranda Conner, Dayton, OH
Chuck, Please accept my deepest condolenses for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Greg Green, Beavercreek, OH
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of those around you help you get through the days ahead.
- Rene Cesaro, Annapolis, MD
Chuck-We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Our words at this time won't erase the pain of your loss but hopefully will offer some comfort knowing that we care very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Monty Montero representing Team DSE.
- Monty Montero, Barboursville, VA
Chuck, there are really no words at a time like this. My deepest sympathies to you and your family in this sudden loss. Linda was a neat lady and I know you will miss her deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Larry
- Larry Roberts, Beavercreek, OH
Chuck, Please accept our condolences. Carol and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
- Rick Smith, Kettering, OH
Chuck, There are no words to express our deep sorrow on your loss of Linda. You and Emily and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and provide comfort to you and your family in this time of tragedy.
- Frank and Mary McGurl, Arab, AL
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your wife. May God Bless you and your family with all the Peace and Comfort you need through this difficult time
- Keith and Mazaya Nelson, Cairo, - Other -
My condolences to the Flowers Family, During this time of great sorrow, may it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. I too know the pain of losing someone dear. Even though our hearts are broken, rest assure that our Grand Creator cares about you personally 1Peter5:7 and can help you though this difficult time. Revelation 21:4 speaks of a time soon when God will do away with death forever. There will be no more sorrow, heartache, or pain. May your happy memories and sure scriptural hope comfort your hearts during this painful time.
- Tammy tlbpta@yahoo.com, ,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

