Celebrating the life of
Isabel McRae Cashman
November 25, 1912 - March 20, 2010
Isabel McRae Cashman, 97, died at Davis Farms in Lumber City, Georgia on March 20, 2010.
She was born on November 25, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, to Farquhar and Elizabeth Knox McRae. She graduated from Savannah High School and then the University of Georgia, in Home Economics, where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Following graduation, Isabel took her dream of becoming a clinical dietician to New York City where she did a dietetic internship at Bellevue Hospital in Harlem. Upon completion she returned to Savannah as an ADA Clinical Dietician, first joining Candler Hospital and later Saint Joseph's Hospital until her retirement in 1979. She was happily married and devoted to Eugene K. Cashman, Sr. for 69 years. She was a life-long member of Independent Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Tuesday Morning Circle. Her life legacy of faith, love and giving, will live on in those who knew her. Her recipes and menus will be remembered and enjoyed for generations.
She leaves her husband, Eugene K. Cashman, Sr. as well as her children, daughter, Bette Cashman Davis John, of Lumber City, GA, and a son, Eugene K. Cashman, Jr. Kathy of Memphis, TN and Bluffton, SC; grandchildren, Shelby Myrick, IV of Savannah, Elizabeth Cashman Dickinson of Memphis, TN, Lynn Cashman Thurlow Davidof Summerton, SC, Eugene K. Cashman, III Betsy of Columbus, OH, Emily Knox Cashman, of Memphis, TN, and great-grandchildren, Robert and McRae Dickinson, Peter, James, Isabel Grace, and Mary Elizabeth Thurlow, Keeny and Knox Cashman, and Kayla, Maclane and Riley Myrick.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2010 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
The family request that memorials be sent to Independent Presbyterian Church, 207 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at this sad time. May her memory be everlasting! Love, Irene and Toby Purdy
- Irene Miltiades Purdy, Richmond Hill, GA
Our love and sympathy to you Mr. 'C', Gene& Bette and their families in the loss our dear upbeat,encouraging friend and mentor and in memory of many happy days.
- Julia Debele & Henry Harvey, Brunswick, GA
I recall Mrs. Cashman as a student at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was always so gentle and kind to the students. My condolences to her family.
- Mary Distefano Hayes, Simpsonville, SC
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Trina and Hank Johnston
- Trina and Hank Johnston, Bluffton, SC
Betty, I lost my Mother a year ago and no matter what the age. or how much you know they are better off it is still tough...especially when you are the care giver. I still miss my Mother every day. Thinking of you in these tough times, Sherrie
- Bill and Sherrie Baker, savannah, GA
We love you and are so sorry for your loss. What beautiful memories of Isabel we will cherish.
- Ann Herrod, , GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at this sad time. May her memory be everlasting! Love, Irene and Toby Purdy
- Irene Miltiades Purdy, Richmond Hill, GA
Our love and sympathy to you Mr. 'C', Gene& Bette and their families in the loss our dear upbeat,encouraging friend and mentor and in memory of many happy days.
- Julia Debele & Henry Harvey, Brunswick, GA
I recall Mrs. Cashman as a student at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was always so gentle and kind to the students. My condolences to her family.
- Mary Distefano Hayes, Simpsonville, SC
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Trina and Hank Johnston
- Trina and Hank Johnston, Bluffton, SC
Betty, I lost my Mother a year ago and no matter what the age. or how much you know they are better off it is still tough...especially when you are the care giver. I still miss my Mother every day. Thinking of you in these tough times, Sherrie
- Bill and Sherrie Baker, savannah, GA
We love you and are so sorry for your loss. What beautiful memories of Isabel we will cherish.
- Ann Herrod, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
