Celebrating the life of
Theresa McClellan Richards
June 26, 1930 - March 20, 2010
Theresa McClellan Richards
SAVANNAH – Theresa McClellan Richards, 79, died on March 20, 2010 at Summer Breeze Retirement Community under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was born June 26, 1930 in Savannah to Dallas Lofton and Anne Reynolds McClellan.
She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a 1948 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy. She was a key punch operator for the Central of Georgia Railroad. She became a mother and homemaker, volunteering at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church and School and was a volunteer librarian at Nativity School for many years. She was a member of the Metropolitan Women's Club and the Central of Georgia Railroad Girls Club. She was a devoted grandmother who had a deep affection for her Catholic faith, her family, and her Irish heritage.
She was predeceased by her husband, Godfrey Stephen Richards, parents, Dallas and Anne McClellan, a brother, Dallas McClellan, Jr., and a sister, Margaret McClellan Bilodeau.
She is survived by a daughter, Anne Marie Richards Whiddon, son-in-law, Breck Whiddon; three grandchildren, Merritt Reynolds Whiddon, Davis Lofton Whiddon, and Harris Stephen Whiddon; several brothers and sisters-in-law; many cousins and numerous friends.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Summer Breeze, Hospice Savannah, and Sandra Boyd, caretaker, for their care and compassion.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:00 pm, conducted by Father Patrick O'Brien.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Rev. Monsignor P. James Costigan, celebrant.
Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. Vincent's Academy, Benedictine Military School, or Hospice Savannah.
Theresa was the best neighbor we could ever ask for. She is missed! Love, Danny, Audrey, Elijah, and Maddox Tominson
- Danny Tomlinson, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie I wonder if Theresa will see any knee-hi socks and shorts or dip-a-flower craft sets in heaven? If so, I bet she will find them 'behind the at' and then she can wipe her hands on the good towels! What fun and good memories I have of playing Barbies in your den when we were kids and having your mom sitting in her favorite chair reading her books - and of course listening to every word we said. Then high school and our college days when your parents would send food back with you for us to have. Oh, I could go on and on! She will be missed but I thank her for you and her love for me. Remember - she loved you, Breck, and the boys so very much. I am always here for you. Love ya.
- Laura Trapani Parrish, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother! She was such a wonderful and kind woman! You and you family will be in my prayers through this very difficult time.
- Melissa Sammons, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie, Keeping you, Breck and your children in my thoughts and prayers, as you mourn the loss of your dear and most gracious mother, and grandmother. May God keep you strong, and may He hold all of you in the palm of His hand.
- Reenie Morin, Savannah, GA
Theresa was the best neighbor we could ever ask for. She is missed! Love, Danny, Audrey, Elijah, and Maddox Tominson
- Danny Tomlinson, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie I wonder if Theresa will see any knee-hi socks and shorts or dip-a-flower craft sets in heaven? If so, I bet she will find them 'behind the at' and then she can wipe her hands on the good towels! What fun and good memories I have of playing Barbies in your den when we were kids and having your mom sitting in her favorite chair reading her books - and of course listening to every word we said. Then high school and our college days when your parents would send food back with you for us to have. Oh, I could go on and on! She will be missed but I thank her for you and her love for me. Remember - she loved you, Breck, and the boys so very much. I am always here for you. Love ya.
- Laura Trapani Parrish, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother! She was such a wonderful and kind woman! You and you family will be in my prayers through this very difficult time.
- Melissa Sammons, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie, Keeping you, Breck and your children in my thoughts and prayers, as you mourn the loss of your dear and most gracious mother, and grandmother. May God keep you strong, and may He hold all of you in the palm of His hand.
- Reenie Morin, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
