Celebrating the life of
Loretta Sewell Groves
November 02, 1918 - February 26, 2010
Loretta Morgan Sewell Groves, 91, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1918 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Philip H. and Marie Kelly Morgan. Mrs. Groves attended the University of South Carolina where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was a member of the Savannah Golf Club for over 75 years and a member of the Savannah Garden Club. She was one of the original volunteers for the Savannah Welcome Wagon, an avid Bridge player and golfer, and a Pink Lady for St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Gaines E. Sewell, Jr. and her second husband, Dr. James Groves.
She is survived by her son, Gaines Gregory Sewell and his wife, Peggy Butler Sewell, of Savannah, daughter, Celeste Mongomery and her husband, George Montgomery, of Savannah, and five grandchildren, Melanie Montgomery Belveal and her husband, Bradley, Melissa Montgomery Smith, and her husband, Jeffery, Gregory G. Sewell, and his wife, Blair Capallo Sewell, F. Ryan Sewell and his wife, Sarah Kindred Sewell, and Michelle Loretta Montgomery Nichols, and her husband, Richard. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010 with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m., at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Savannah Commons for the love and care shown to Mrs. Groves during her time there.
Remembrances may be made to the St. Joseph's Foundation, 11705 Mercy
Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419-1791
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Celeste and George, I'm so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. I wish you all peace and comfort in your time of loss. I know its been many years since we've seen each other but I want you to know that I think of y'all quite often. Zach Kirk
- Zach Kirk, Conroe, TX
Loretta was a dear friend of my Mother's, Elsie Martin, for many years. They were also just a couple of doors apart at Savannah Commons and shared many meals together.I too have found childhood memories of spending time with her and her children on Columbus Drive. My husband, Rich and I are so sorry for the great loss and will have the family and friends of Loretta in our prayers. Stephanie Martin Noel
- Stephanie and Richard Noel, Savannah, GA
Many fond memories of sitting out on the porch at Pawleys Island or Lichfield Beach with Great Aunt Loretta, she was a real class act and will be sadly missed. My sincere condolences Alex More
- Alex More, Los Angeles, CA
Celeste and George, I'm so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. I wish you all peace and comfort in your time of loss. I know its been many years since we've seen each other but I want you to know that I think of y'all quite often. Zach Kirk
- Zach Kirk, Conroe, TX
Loretta was a dear friend of my Mother's, Elsie Martin, for many years. They were also just a couple of doors apart at Savannah Commons and shared many meals together.I too have found childhood memories of spending time with her and her children on Columbus Drive. My husband, Rich and I are so sorry for the great loss and will have the family and friends of Loretta in our prayers. Stephanie Martin Noel
- Stephanie and Richard Noel, Savannah, GA
Many fond memories of sitting out on the porch at Pawleys Island or Lichfield Beach with Great Aunt Loretta, she was a real class act and will be sadly missed. My sincere condolences Alex More
- Alex More, Los Angeles, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
