Johnny May Crosby Hebert-Bowyer

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Celebrating the life of
Johnny May Crosby Hebert-BowyerMay 21, 1920 - July 28, 2010

"Johnny" May Crosby Hebert-Bowyer

Savannah - Johnny May Crosby Hebert-Bowyer, 90, died July 28, 2010 at her residence. She was born in her much-loved Bluffton, South Carolina, on May 21, 1920. She was the daughter of Ruth Nettles Crosby and Henry Edward Crosby, widow of both her first husband, Russell Benedict Hebert and second husband, Harry Llewellyn Luke Bowyer. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School class, the Savannah Yacht Club and a charter member of the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society. A true Blufftonian, she loved to tell her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren stories about growing up on the bluff on the beautiful May River. She had many beloved friends, loved to play bridge and spend time with her family.

Surviving are a daughter, Angela Hebert Straight Roger and children, George W. Straight II, Judith Straight Rushing Steve and three great grandchildren; two sons, Russell Benedict Hebert, Jr. Judy and children, Angela Hebert Hayden and two great grandchildren, Russell Hebert, III Christy and four great grandchildren, Wyck Hebert Jodie and two great grandchildren, Kathryn Hebert Tompkins Stephen and three great grandchildren; Paul Vincent Hebert Bonnie and two grandchildren, Caroline Crosby Hebert and Luke David Hebert; two stepsons, Ralph Richards Bowyer Jane and two grandchildren, Ruth Bowyer Weimar and Cathryn Bowyer, and Harry L. Bowyer, III. She was predeceased in death by Robert Morehouse Bowyer and his wife, Courtney by whom she has three step grandchildren, Elizabeth Bowyer Cruise and two great grandchildren, and Leslie Cable Clark and two great grandchildren and Whitney Cable Harris and one great grandchild. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A very special thank you to Eddie Burns, and to Denise O'Donnell, Marilyn Wilkes, Katy Hoover and others who have been very special caregivers over the past years.

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.

Graveside Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010 in Bluffton Cemetery.

Remembrances: Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, P.O. Box 742, Bluffton, SC 29910.

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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel

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Hebert Family, Our hearts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

- Terry & Mary Handegan, Clemson, SC

Sorry to hear about MS. Johnny May. I wish I could be there to see all of you. it has been a long time. My sympathy goes out to all of you.She was a beautiful lady and I will always remember her and her family. God Bless Barabra Weston Strickland

- Barbara Weston Strickland, Pooler, GA

Russdad,Judy and Russ & kids and grandkids. Our prayers are with you even tho we cannot be. Lew & Kay Jordan

- Lew & Kay Jordan, Clemson, SC

May God's Grace comfort you today, My prayers are with you. Love You All Eddie Burns and Family

- Eddie Mae Burns, Savannah, GA

Please know that I am thinking about all of you.

- Karen Swann, Clemson, SC

So sorry for your loss. She was a great mother, as she produced wonderful children and grandchildren. My prayers are with you.

- Kathy Field, Seneca, SC

We're saddened by your loss and are thinking of your family. From what you have told us, she lead a full and happy life and that's all one can really ask for.

- Wayne Hobin and Candace Setzer, Salem, SC

Know you'll cheerish the many happy memories you have had with a very special lady. Always remember her fun-loving spirit and happy smile.

- Claudia and Billy Ware, Clemson, SC