Celebrating the life of
Susan Sauls Matheny
June 28, 1950 - September 12, 2010
Susan Sauls Matheny departed this life on September 12, 2010, after a long illness. Susan is predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Anne Sauls, a sister, Marie Sauls Naylor, and a brother, Grady Sauls. She is survived by her husband, MSG Michael Matheny; daughters Jennifer Fitsemons Shawn Harris and Amy West Chris of Savannah, sons Skip Rogers of Savannah, and Cameron Matheny of Fayetteville, NC; a sister, Jackie Royal of Washington; her dog, Daisy; a niece, nephew, a grand-niece and 2 grand-nephews of Charleston, SC; 6 grandchildren of Savannah; and scores of friends and loved ones. Susan grew up in Savannah, attending St. James School and St. Vincent's Academy. She was a member of St. James Church and later Blessed Sacrament Church. Susan had 3 children from her first marriage, and later in life, a fourth child from her second marriage. She spent the last 40 years raising her children, who were her life, including being a class mother, a Brownie troop leader, and a member of the Home and School Association/PTA for many years. She was a member of St. Vincent's Alumnae Chorus, and the Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and was involved in numerous community service activities over the years. After remarrying, she moved away, and spent most of that time at Fort Bragg, NC, where she served as a catechism instructor at the Post Chapel, and continued her community services at Fort Bragg and in Fayetteville, NC. She also taught preschool for more than 10 years in Fayetteville before having to retire due to her illness Multiple Sclerosis.
Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010 at St. James Church.
A graveside service will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens immediately following.
An online guest book can be found at SavannahNow.com. Flowers are appreciated, as well as gifts in her memory to Hospice Savannah, St. Vincent's Academy and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
WE HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF AUNT SUSAN.. WERE DO WE START. SUCH A GREAT PERSONALITY AND A GREAT SINCE OF HUMOR SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY.WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS...
- PATRICK NAYLOR, MT. PLEASANT, SC
Farewell to a childhood friend and St. James classmate. 'I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.' 2 Timothy 4:7 Jackie, Grady and families Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Fred and Denise Oleson
- Fred Oleson, Anderson, SC
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. FRANK WILSON
- frank wilson, , GA
Dear Everyone: I am so thankful to have had Susan in my life. We had so much fun in Eta Phi eat a pie, as Paul calls it. Even though we have not spoken in many years, she has always been in my heart and on my mind. I loved her like a sister. Carol
- Carol E. King, Savannah, GA
I would like to say I am sorry and saddened for the the loss of Susan and my heart goes out to the family Susan touched me in a very loving and spiritual way I will miss her deeply.I would like to say to my loving brother I will always be their for you.And Anyway I can be a support to Micheal my brother and to Jenny,Amy,Skip,And Cameron and the rest of the family I Will. all my love Jeff.
- Jeffrey Tengea, Columbus, OH
Susan's Family Thank you so much for sharring such a wonderful and good friend with me and my family.I have so many memories of her and our Eta Phi family. I will miss her but know she is in a better place now and out of pain.Thank you Susan for all these memories. Rita Uhlenbrock
- Rita Uhlenbrock, , GA
Susan was a lovely, enthusiastic student whom I was privileged to teach Catholic Church music and all kinds of happy secular music! She loved singing in The Chorale at St. Vincent's Academy and after graduation, she joined the SVA Alumnae Chorus, where she was a devoted member for all the years she lived in Savannah. I loved her and I am so sorry that I couldn't be there for her wake and funeral. Love to Amy & Jennifer. Patty Schreck
- Patty Schreck, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent and a spouse is so very difficult to comprehend and absorb. Amy is my dearest friend. I am so happy that she has all of you to help her through this and I know you're grateful to have her.
- Dena Jackson, Chattanooga, TN
Dear Susan's family, Ms. Susan was a very dear friend to me, for many years. I will miss her words, her laughter, her comments, her thoughts, her opinions she had many, and everything Susan. Thank you for sharing her with me. My husband Steve keeps sends his best wishes and my mom asks that I please let all of you know that she will miss your mom's smile and always loved how she my mom and Susan could talk about anything!and they did. I send my hugs to you and my prayers. I am asking God to give you peace, knowing that Susan is where she needs to be, and I know she is smiling down on you. She wouldn't have it any other way. I send my love, Mary Osinski
- Mary Osinski, Fayetteville, NC
Mrs. Susan was amazing! I'm known her as long as I can remeber and she was always so kind to me and my siblings. I'll never forget her and I'm so thankful I had her in my life.
- Brianna Osinski, Chapel Hill, NC
My deepest sympathy for the family. Susan was my 2nd cousin. I can remember coming down from Michigan and spending time with her and the kids. She was so much fun and full of energy. I hate that we had lost contact through the years. She is definitely in God's hands now. I bet she is showing him a great time now too! Love to all and to you, Susan. Susan McGrady Robbins
- Susan Robbins, Statesboro, GA
Skipper, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you and your family my deepest sympathy. Mary Beth
- Mary Beth Hennessy, Savannah, GA
I want to thank everyone for your support during my wife Susan's arduous journey. I am so glad she was surrounded with so much love and I appreciate everything everyone has done. I will miss her terribly, but I am glad she is not suffering anymore.
- Michael Matheny, Fayetteville, NC
Dearest Family, My heart is heavy with the loss of Susan. I know she no longer suffers and God is holding her in the Palm of His Hand now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Angie & Bernie Foran
- Angie Foran, Savannah, GA
WE HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF AUNT SUSAN.. WERE DO WE START. SUCH A GREAT PERSONALITY AND A GREAT SINCE OF HUMOR SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY.WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU ALWAYS...
- PATRICK NAYLOR, MT. PLEASANT, SC
Farewell to a childhood friend and St. James classmate. 'I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.' 2 Timothy 4:7 Jackie, Grady and families Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Fred and Denise Oleson
- Fred Oleson, Anderson, SC
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. FRANK WILSON
- frank wilson, , GA
Dear Everyone: I am so thankful to have had Susan in my life. We had so much fun in Eta Phi eat a pie, as Paul calls it. Even though we have not spoken in many years, she has always been in my heart and on my mind. I loved her like a sister. Carol
- Carol E. King, Savannah, GA
I would like to say I am sorry and saddened for the the loss of Susan and my heart goes out to the family Susan touched me in a very loving and spiritual way I will miss her deeply.I would like to say to my loving brother I will always be their for you.And Anyway I can be a support to Micheal my brother and to Jenny,Amy,Skip,And Cameron and the rest of the family I Will. all my love Jeff.
- Jeffrey Tengea, Columbus, OH
Susan's Family Thank you so much for sharring such a wonderful and good friend with me and my family.I have so many memories of her and our Eta Phi family. I will miss her but know she is in a better place now and out of pain.Thank you Susan for all these memories. Rita Uhlenbrock
- Rita Uhlenbrock, , GA
Susan was a lovely, enthusiastic student whom I was privileged to teach Catholic Church music and all kinds of happy secular music! She loved singing in The Chorale at St. Vincent's Academy and after graduation, she joined the SVA Alumnae Chorus, where she was a devoted member for all the years she lived in Savannah. I loved her and I am so sorry that I couldn't be there for her wake and funeral. Love to Amy & Jennifer. Patty Schreck
- Patty Schreck, Savannah, GA
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent and a spouse is so very difficult to comprehend and absorb. Amy is my dearest friend. I am so happy that she has all of you to help her through this and I know you're grateful to have her.
- Dena Jackson, Chattanooga, TN
Dear Susan's family, Ms. Susan was a very dear friend to me, for many years. I will miss her words, her laughter, her comments, her thoughts, her opinions she had many, and everything Susan. Thank you for sharing her with me. My husband Steve keeps sends his best wishes and my mom asks that I please let all of you know that she will miss your mom's smile and always loved how she my mom and Susan could talk about anything!and they did. I send my hugs to you and my prayers. I am asking God to give you peace, knowing that Susan is where she needs to be, and I know she is smiling down on you. She wouldn't have it any other way. I send my love, Mary Osinski
- Mary Osinski, Fayetteville, NC
Mrs. Susan was amazing! I'm known her as long as I can remeber and she was always so kind to me and my siblings. I'll never forget her and I'm so thankful I had her in my life.
- Brianna Osinski, Chapel Hill, NC
My deepest sympathy for the family. Susan was my 2nd cousin. I can remember coming down from Michigan and spending time with her and the kids. She was so much fun and full of energy. I hate that we had lost contact through the years. She is definitely in God's hands now. I bet she is showing him a great time now too! Love to all and to you, Susan. Susan McGrady Robbins
- Susan Robbins, Statesboro, GA
Skipper, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you and your family my deepest sympathy. Mary Beth
- Mary Beth Hennessy, Savannah, GA
I want to thank everyone for your support during my wife Susan's arduous journey. I am so glad she was surrounded with so much love and I appreciate everything everyone has done. I will miss her terribly, but I am glad she is not suffering anymore.
- Michael Matheny, Fayetteville, NC
Dearest Family, My heart is heavy with the loss of Susan. I know she no longer suffers and God is holding her in the Palm of His Hand now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Angie & Bernie Foran
- Angie Foran, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
