Celebrating the life of
Mary Tyner Barbee
June 09, 1924 - June 01, 2010
Mary Fee Tyner Barbee, 85, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. The Ellabell native had lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a retired welder having originally built Liberty Ships in the early 1940's at the Savannah Shipyard. Following WWII she worked as nurse's aide at Candler Hospital before going to work at Great Dane Trailers. Her last employment was with Metal Equipment Company, still working as a welder from which she retired.
She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. She had a true interest in the outdoors and she and her husband where avid campers.
She is survived by her daughter Evon John Alexander, of Savannah, her son, William H. Nancy Barbee, Jr., of Hardeeville, SC., one sister, Ruth Tyner Shuman, of Ellabelle, one brother, Ping English Tyner, of Pooler, grandchildren, Becky Waller Mark, Holly Thompson
Don, Bonnie Dempsey Mark, Kelly Elizabeth Barbee, Emily Elaine Barbee, and Helen Christine Barbee, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funerals Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2010 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church with The Reverend Dr. Frank Parr officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Alzheimer's Association, 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
The family wishes to give their thanks to Azalealand Nursing Home and staff that Mrs. Barbee received while there.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Bill and Nancy, We are so sorry for your loss.You are in our hearts and prayers at this sad time. With our deepest sympathy
- Larry and Jennifer Hartenhoff, Guyton, GA
Billy and Nancy, Rich, Cindi and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. Rich and I were talking about the Thanksgiving we shared with your family and Mary and how much we enjoyed being with her. I know she will be missed and our thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.
- Rich, Cindi and Margie Wendt, Woodbridge, VA
We were so sad to hear about Mary's death. We know that she will be missed. Love,
- Monroe and Elaine Barbee Durden, Dexter, GA
We were so saddened to hear of Mary's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
- Larry and Cecile Kennedy, Charleston, SC
We were sad to hear of Mary's passing. And also sorry that we cannot be there, but our hearts and prayers are with you as always.
- Vivian Barbee Bedgood and Evelyn Barbee Arnsdorff Tuten, Charleston, SC
Mary was such a sweet lady and loved by all who knew her. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Skip and Jean McRae
- Skip and Jean McRae, Orangeburg, SC
Bill and Nancy, You are in our prayers at this sad time in your lives. In christian love, Sharon and Ron Jones Summerville, SC
- Sharon and Ron Jones, Summerville, SC
If love could have saved you, you would have lived longer.' We all loved her so. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Anne
- Anne Bidez Schumann, Isle of Hope, GA
Bill and Nancy, We are so sorry for your loss.You are in our hearts and prayers at this sad time. With our deepest sympathy
- Larry and Jennifer Hartenhoff, Guyton, GA
Billy and Nancy, Rich, Cindi and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family. Rich and I were talking about the Thanksgiving we shared with your family and Mary and how much we enjoyed being with her. I know she will be missed and our thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.
- Rich, Cindi and Margie Wendt, Woodbridge, VA
We were so sad to hear about Mary's death. We know that she will be missed. Love,
- Monroe and Elaine Barbee Durden, Dexter, GA
We were so saddened to hear of Mary's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
- Larry and Cecile Kennedy, Charleston, SC
We were sad to hear of Mary's passing. And also sorry that we cannot be there, but our hearts and prayers are with you as always.
- Vivian Barbee Bedgood and Evelyn Barbee Arnsdorff Tuten, Charleston, SC
Mary was such a sweet lady and loved by all who knew her. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her very much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Skip and Jean McRae
- Skip and Jean McRae, Orangeburg, SC
Bill and Nancy, You are in our prayers at this sad time in your lives. In christian love, Sharon and Ron Jones Summerville, SC
- Sharon and Ron Jones, Summerville, SC
If love could have saved you, you would have lived longer.' We all loved her so. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Anne
- Anne Bidez Schumann, Isle of Hope, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
