Celebrating the life of
Winona Montgomery Nease
August 29, 1918 - April 25, 2010
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC Mary Winona Nease, 91, died Sunday, April 25, 2010. She was formerly a resident of Savannah, GA for about 60 years. She was the widow of Corley Franklin Nease.
Winona was born August 29, 1918 in Chickamauga, GA, the daughter of James Lee and Cordelia Aveline Montgomery. She graduated from Industrial High School in Columbus, GA. She was an active member of Wesley Monumental Methodist Church in Savannah for over 50 years.
She is survived by her older sister, Helen Josephine Straughan, of Greensboro, NC, her two children, Linda R. Johnson of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Susan E. Cave of Marathon, NY, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Her nephew Robert V. O'Kelly has also been part of a devoted and loving relationship.
She is also survived by her sister Josephine's children, Philip Straughan and Norma Jo Nall, and her deceased brother James L. Montgomery's children, Beverly Williams, Gloria Hope, Ann Tillison and Jimmy Montgomery.
Friends may call at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Blvd., Savannah, GA, Thursday, April 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the chapel at Wesley Gardens on Burnside Island at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30 with burial following at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Karen, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother.My memories of her are vivid.She was always a joy to see and visit with. It was my honor and pleasure to have been lucky enough to have known her. My prayers are with you and your family. with deepest sympathy, richard taylor
- richard taylor, rincon, GA
We extend our sympathy with love and prayers. Winona was a wonderful lady with such a sweetness and kindness that will be remembered always. May God Bless your family in the days ahead. With Love, Bennie Gayle Parker & Philip Michael Straughan, Jr.
- Bennie Gayle Parker & Philip Straughan, Jr, , NC
Aunt Winona really cousin was a always kind, always friendly, and forever thoughtful lady. I'm sure she is rejoicing to be with Uncle Franklin and Uncle Corley. Buddy Ackerman
- Neel Buddy Ackerman, San Miguel de Allende, - Other
Dear Linda, Susan and family, Barbara and I were very sad to hear of the passing of Winona. She brought light and joy to everyone wherever she went. She was a great example to us all and will be sorely missed.Our prayers are with you during this period of sorrow. We are so sorry we can't be with you but our age and abilities limit what we can do. While Barbara is physically well, I am limited by hip problems which make walking and standing very difficult. Give our love to all the folks. Neel
- Neel & Barbara Ackerman, Harrisonburg, VA
You are in our thoughts & prayers. God bless you, love, Jerry & Ginny
- Jerry & Ginny Edenfield, Savannah, GA
Aunt Winona was such an amazingly sweet woman. She will be greatly missed. I have many fond memories spending time with her and Uncle Frank as a kid. It was great having her out at Red Gate all those years. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
- Dorie Smith, Savannah, GA
Karen, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your grandmother.My memories of her are vivid.She was always a joy to see and visit with. It was my honor and pleasure to have been lucky enough to have known her. My prayers are with you and your family. with deepest sympathy, richard taylor
- richard taylor, rincon, GA
We extend our sympathy with love and prayers. Winona was a wonderful lady with such a sweetness and kindness that will be remembered always. May God Bless your family in the days ahead. With Love, Bennie Gayle Parker & Philip Michael Straughan, Jr.
- Bennie Gayle Parker & Philip Straughan, Jr, , NC
Aunt Winona really cousin was a always kind, always friendly, and forever thoughtful lady. I'm sure she is rejoicing to be with Uncle Franklin and Uncle Corley. Buddy Ackerman
- Neel Buddy Ackerman, San Miguel de Allende, - Other -
Dear Linda, Susan and family, Barbara and I were very sad to hear of the passing of Winona. She brought light and joy to everyone wherever she went. She was a great example to us all and will be sorely missed.Our prayers are with you during this period of sorrow. We are so sorry we can't be with you but our age and abilities limit what we can do. While Barbara is physically well, I am limited by hip problems which make walking and standing very difficult. Give our love to all the folks. Neel
- Neel & Barbara Ackerman, Harrisonburg, VA
You are in our thoughts & prayers. God bless you, love, Jerry & Ginny
- Jerry & Ginny Edenfield, Savannah, GA
Aunt Winona was such an amazingly sweet woman. She will be greatly missed. I have many fond memories spending time with her and Uncle Frank as a kid. It was great having her out at Red Gate all those years. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
- Dorie Smith, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
