Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Mae Mathis Cameron
October 22, 1924 - August 19, 2010
Elizabeth Mae Mathis Cameron passed away peacefully August 19, 2010 surrounded by her children.
She was born October 22, 1924 in High Point, NC to the late William Claud Mathis and Ira Mae Rumley Mathis. She was also predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jasper Cameron. Though she spent her adult life in Savannah, she still considered North Carolina home. She had many fond memories of growing up in the small town of Moncure, NC where her father was Superintendent of the Carolina Power & Light plant.
Being a wife, mother, and homemaker was what she considered to be her highest calling. She was a longtime active member of Robert McIntire UMC and currently was a member of Whitefield UMC. As long as she was able, she enjoyed serving in various activities of the church.
She was an emeritus member of Laurel Chapter #51, Order of the Eastern Star. She also enjoyed attending the monthly meetings of the Railroad Retirees' Club as the wife of a retired railroad employee. In her later years she enjoyed spending time with her family, bird watching, exercising at the Aquatic Center, and listening to audio books.
She was survived by two daughters, Carolyn C. Alex Lota of Statesboro, GA and Deborah E. Cameron of Savannah; one son, William J. Deedie Cameron of Forsyth, GA; three grandchildren, Patrick Jane Lota of Norcross, GA, Alison Jonathan Tanner of Savannah and Jonathan Lota of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by a soon to be born great-grandson; nieces, Ruby M. King and Doris M. McIntyre and nephew, H. Wilson Moore, Jr. as well as three felines she adored: Moe, Dot and Joy.
The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel followed by an Eastern Star Service at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Services with Dr. Grover Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Ulmer-Weslyan Sunday School Class of the former Robert McIntire UMC, John Pigott, Dr. Donald Anderson, James Ryon, Joe Fletcher, Julius Moody, Chester Hamilton, Harlan Bizzell, Ennis W. Mooneyham and Paul King.
Remembrances may be made to Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th Street, Savannah, GA 31405, The Memorial Health Foundation, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 23089, Savannah, GA 31403 or to the Savannah-Chatham County Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Hey there. I am so so sorry to not have been able to be with you, Debbie and Carolyn at the service for your Mom. My mother and your mother were good friends. Mother always had good things to say about Mrs. Cameron and Jasper. I have a toll-free number 888-513-9355 if you care to jot it down. Al and I are re-locating. God Bless all three of you! I hope to run into you sometime. love, Sharon
- Sharon, Savannah, GA
I have fond memories of Mrs. & Mr. Cameron going back to the 1970's. She always made me feel at home like one of the family. She had a good heart and was truly interested in listening and helping anyone in any way she could. My condolences go out to Bill, Debbie, Carolyn and the whole family. She will be missed.
- Wy Elkins, Garden City, GA
Having known Mrs. Cameron for a number of year through Rainbow, I have many fond memories of a kind, gentle woman who was also no-nonsense. As a neighbor, she was friednly and warm, always taking the time to speak people she knew... and those she didn't. Heaven just got a little brighter with her in it.
- Megan E. Powers, Savannah, GA
Hey there. I am so so sorry to not have been able to be with you, Debbie and Carolyn at the service for your Mom. My mother and your mother were good friends. Mother always had good things to say about Mrs. Cameron and Jasper. I have a toll-free number 888-513-9355 if you care to jot it down. Al and I are re-locating. God Bless all three of you! I hope to run into you sometime. love, Sharon
- Sharon, Savannah, GA
I have fond memories of Mrs. & Mr. Cameron going back to the 1970's. She always made me feel at home like one of the family. She had a good heart and was truly interested in listening and helping anyone in any way she could. My condolences go out to Bill, Debbie, Carolyn and the whole family. She will be missed.
- Wy Elkins, Garden City, GA
Having known Mrs. Cameron for a number of year through Rainbow, I have many fond memories of a kind, gentle woman who was also no-nonsense. As a neighbor, she was friednly and warm, always taking the time to speak people she knew... and those she didn't. Heaven just got a little brighter with her in it.
- Megan E. Powers, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
