Celebrating the life of
Eunice Boyd Forehand
October 07, 1916 - April 01, 2010
Eunice Boyd Forehand
Eunice B. Forehand, a longtime resident of Savannah, died April 1, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital following a short illness.
She was born in Screven County, Georgia on October 7, 1916. She married Gordon Stanley Forehand in 1933 and celebrated 53 years of marriage. She was a dedicated wife, mother, caregiver, and a favorite Mom to all of the neighborhood children, often participating in various sports. For years, she served as a school volunteer, and made her home a welcome place for family and friends. She was active and independent until the day of her illness. A memory to be cherished by her family and friends was watching her dance at her 90th birthday celebration.
Along with her husband, Mrs. Forehand enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her loving husband, Gordon, died on February 1, 1986.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Max and Azalee Forehand of Guyton; Danny and Betty Forehand of Grapevine, TX; Jackie and Nancy Forehand of Savannah; and Glynn "Fluff", her favorite and Maureen Forehnd of Savannah; nine grandchildren, Max and Michael Forehand and Kim Prevatt of Effingham County; Jackie G. Forehand of Bloomingdale; Kenneth Forehand of Savannah; Ronald Jack Forehand of Arlington, TX; Julie McGinnis of Roanoke, VA; Tyler Forehand of Charleston, SC; Sydney Forehand of Athens, GA; Charlotte Forehand of Savannah; 11 great-grandchildren, and sisters, Juanita Alexander of Thomaston, GA; and Mary Ruth Kirkland of Colorado Springs, CO.
Mrs. Forehand was a longtime member of Clayton P. Miller Memorial Methodist Church and most recently, Cokesbury United Methodist Church.
The family would like to express special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of NICU at St. Joseph's Hospital for the care and kindness they gave Mrs. Forehand.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 4,
2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 5, 2010 in the
Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Signing for Mary Ruth Kirkland who wishes she could have seen Eunice again as Eunice always loved and took care of her when she visited.
- David Kirkland, Colorado Springs, CO
Fluff and Family, My sincerest condolences of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless you.
- Robert Fritts, Savannah, GA
Dear Max, Danny, Jackie and Glenn; I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I was one of those neighborhood children that Ms. Forehand received into her home. I regret that I am not there for her funeral, but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I loved her, too. You have my deepest condolences. Joe
- Joe Lee, Anderson, SC
Dear Glen and Max and all the family. I am so sorry to hear that a special 'LADY' as passed. She was one of akind. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- ted stroud, rincon, GA
Dear Glen and Family, In this morning's paper I have just read the sad news of your Mothers passing.I wish to be among those who are offering sincerest sympathy at this time.Glen,I shall never forget her smile and the love you have for her.She is an angle in Gods arms. My thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. Sincerely your friend, Elaine skierski Outen
- Elaine Skierski Outen, Pooler, GA
JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT THE SERVICE FOR EUNICE WAS VERY NICE. THE FOREHAND FAMILY SHOWED HOW MUCH THEY LOVED HER. THE PASTOR DID VERY WELL AND I KNOW HOW MUCH ALL OF YOU WERE BLESSED THAT SHE LOVED ALL OF YA'LL.
- JOHN HOOD, SAVANNAH, GA
Our prayers and toughts are with you and the family.
- Harvey and Marion Bullis, Savannah, GA
dear max and glen and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of mom. she was a special lady, can't believe all this time has passed glen since we were at eli whitney together and how your dad and mine use to take us up to the ol union bag clubroom and let us horse around while they played pool. i love you guys and even though it has been ages since we all have talked, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.. earl
- earl mcclure, jacksonville, FL
My condolences to you at this time of greif
- Skeet & Flora Godbee, Savannah, GA
MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU ALL... IT WAS SUCH A JOY TO BE IN HER COMPANY. I LOVED LAUGHING, DANCING & JOKING WITH HER!! HER SMILE & LAUGH WERE CONTAGIOUS!! IT WILL BE WITH MY THOUGHTS OF HER ALWAYS. SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND AND I WILL MISS HER. I AM THANKFUL THAT SHE WAS MY FRIEND....
- LINDA MURPHY SIMS, SAVANNAH, GA
Jack, Nancy and family - I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing but it sounds like she had a wonderful and long life. I pray God's comfort for all of you at this time.
- Dottie Rhodes, Savannah, GA
Signing for Mary Ruth Kirkland who wishes she could have seen Eunice again as Eunice always loved and took care of her when she visited.
- David Kirkland, Colorado Springs, CO
Fluff and Family, My sincerest condolences of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless you.
- Robert Fritts, Savannah, GA
Dear Max, Danny, Jackie and Glenn; I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I was one of those neighborhood children that Ms. Forehand received into her home. I regret that I am not there for her funeral, but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I loved her, too. You have my deepest condolences. Joe
- Joe Lee, Anderson, SC
Dear Glen and Max and all the family. I am so sorry to hear that a special 'LADY' as passed. She was one of akind. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- ted stroud, rincon, GA
Dear Glen and Family, In this morning's paper I have just read the sad news of your Mothers passing.I wish to be among those who are offering sincerest sympathy at this time.Glen,I shall never forget her smile and the love you have for her.She is an angle in Gods arms. My thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. Sincerely your friend, Elaine skierski Outen
- Elaine Skierski Outen, Pooler, GA
JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT THE SERVICE FOR EUNICE WAS VERY NICE. THE FOREHAND FAMILY SHOWED HOW MUCH THEY LOVED HER. THE PASTOR DID VERY WELL AND I KNOW HOW MUCH ALL OF YOU WERE BLESSED THAT SHE LOVED ALL OF YA'LL.
- JOHN HOOD, SAVANNAH, GA
Our prayers and toughts are with you and the family.
- Harvey and Marion Bullis, Savannah, GA
dear max and glen and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of mom. she was a special lady, can't believe all this time has passed glen since we were at eli whitney together and how your dad and mine use to take us up to the ol union bag clubroom and let us horse around while they played pool. i love you guys and even though it has been ages since we all have talked, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.. earl
- earl mcclure, jacksonville, FL
My condolences to you at this time of greif
- Skeet & Flora Godbee, Savannah, GA
MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU ALL... IT WAS SUCH A JOY TO BE IN HER COMPANY. I LOVED LAUGHING, DANCING & JOKING WITH HER!! HER SMILE & LAUGH WERE CONTAGIOUS!! IT WILL BE WITH MY THOUGHTS OF HER ALWAYS. SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND AND I WILL MISS HER. I AM THANKFUL THAT SHE WAS MY FRIEND....
- LINDA MURPHY SIMS, SAVANNAH, GA
Jack, Nancy and family - I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing but it sounds like she had a wonderful and long life. I pray God's comfort for all of you at this time.
- Dottie Rhodes, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
