Celebrating the life of
Anne Colvin "Betty" Halligan
October 15, 1917 - July 17, 2010
Anne Elizabeth Colvin "Betty" Halligan, 92, died July 17, 2010 at Savannah Square. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Dennis and Anastasia Lawler Colvin. Mrs. Halligan was a graduate of Savannah High School. She was a vice president with Palmer & Cay Insurance Company where she served as the first female on the board of directors until her retirement. She was a communicant of the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society where she volunteered for many years, member of the DAR, Huntingdon Club and a longtime volunteer with the Historic Savannah Foundation working in the gift shop at the Davenport House. Her husband, Julian Crowley Halligan and sister, Anastasia L. Colvin, preceded her in death.
Surviving are a daughter, Anne H. Horstman and her husband, Neil of Leesburg, VA; son, Michael R. Halligan and his wife, Kathy of Savannah; sister, Jeanne Colvin Wallace of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Stasia Jurgensen Stinespring and her husband, Rob of Atlanta; Kevin Halligan and his wife, Mary Jo of Savannah; Catherine Halligan of Atlanta; Joseph, Michael and John Anthony Halligan of Savannah; great grandchildren, Elizabeth and William Stinespring of Atlanta; Stephen, Sean and Colin Halligan of Savannah; nephews, Colvin Wallace and his wife, Susan of Fort Wright, KY; Dennis Wallace of Northern, VA; niece, Susan Hodge of Covington, KY.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Blessed Sacrament Church with The Reverend Jeremiah McCarthy, Celebrant.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Gertrude Mitchell for her wonderful care and friendship extended to their mother over the many years.
Remembrances: Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Catherine - my prayers are with you and your family. I know how special Grandmothers are to us, remember those special times. Love Beth
- Beth Testa, Huntersville, NC
We have very fond memories of Betty who always had a great sense of humour and was a font of information on the family. We are so sorry we are be unable to come to the funeral, but we will be present in spirit, much love John & Cris
- cristine & John Boylan, tybee island, GA
Our hearts go out to all of you. Ms. Betty was an elegant southern lady in every way. I will always remenber her joyful sense of humor and cute smile. My God comfort you in this most difficult of times.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, Savannah, GA
Michael, Kevin and family- Tricia and I are in North Carolina but wanted you to know we are thinking of you during this time and will see you soon.
- Ty Stone, Savannah, GA
Please accept the thoughts of my family on this occasion. Though I did not know your mother well, my contact with Micheal and Kevin demonstrated her wealth.
- Stanley Harris, Jr., , GA
Catherine - my prayers are with you and your family. I know how special Grandmothers are to us, remember those special times. Love Beth
- Beth Testa, Huntersville, NC
We have very fond memories of Betty who always had a great sense of humour and was a font of information on the family. We are so sorry we are be unable to come to the funeral, but we will be present in spirit, much love John & Cris
- cristine & John Boylan, tybee island, GA
Our hearts go out to all of you. Ms. Betty was an elegant southern lady in every way. I will always remenber her joyful sense of humor and cute smile. My God comfort you in this most difficult of times.
- Jeff Fitzpatrick, Savannah, GA
Michael, Kevin and family- Tricia and I are in North Carolina but wanted you to know we are thinking of you during this time and will see you soon.
- Ty Stone, Savannah, GA
Please accept the thoughts of my family on this occasion. Though I did not know your mother well, my contact with Micheal and Kevin demonstrated her wealth.
- Stanley Harris, Jr., , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
