Grace H. Neises

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Celebrating the life of
Grace H. NeisesOctober 18, 1929 - January 10, 2010

Grace Neises died Sunday, January 10 at home in Savannah, Georgia with her husband, Jack Neises. Grace then Ludeke was born in 1929 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with high honors from the University of Cincinnati, where she met Jack. They married in 1951, and raised their three children in upstate New York and the Boston area, where she was also a business manager.

Grace and Jack moved to Savannah in 1992. She embraced her new home and became active in a variety of civic organizations. Grace was board chair and a board member for Parent and Child, an educational organization. She was an enthusiastic board member of Second Harvest, where she helped found the Kid's Café, Chefs Table, and Bread and Butter Café, all highly successful programs. She was a dedicated volunteer at the Telfair Museum for 13 years beginning in 1993, serving as a docent, librarian, fundraiser and auxiliary guild board member. Grace was elected to the statewide board of the Georgia State Historical Association, served as the membership chair and traveled the state widely in that capacity. She was the one of few non-native Georgians to receive that honor. Grace was active in the Savannah Symphony Women's Guild, serving on the board and hosting events to support the orchestra. She was involved in fundraising for the renovation of the Lucas Theatre, and for the work of the Georgia Nature Conservancy.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; brother, Ted Ludeke, of Cincinnati and Savannah; son, David Neises, and his wife, Sylvaine, of Savannah and Atlanta; son, Mark Neises, and his wife, Beth of Knoxville, TN; and daughter, Ellen Neises, and her husband, Patrick Colgan, of Brooklyn, NY; and four grandchildren: Laura Neises of New Orleans; Matt Neises of Dayton, TN; May and Nora Colgan; and many dear family friends.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church. A reception will follow at the church.

Burial: Private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Grace, the true definition of class and kindness. The world is better in so many ways by the wonderful work she did and the lives she touched.

- Mark & Jennifer Anderson, Fargo, ND

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Neises. Such a kind and fun woman...she will be missed. Our thoughts to out to the Neises family. Nancy and Paul John Ferri

- Nancy Ferri, Farmington, CT

Jack, it was a pleasure to have known Grace over the past eight years and to appreciate all she did to feed the hungry children in our community. Our prayers and condolences to you and your family in your deep loss. Maureen Horvath

- Maureen Horvath, Savannah, GA

Grace, We will miss your bubbling smile and humor at the Telfair Ball

- Joanne & Bob Merritt, Savannah, GA

Grace has been such a fabulous supporter and helper at the Owens-Thomas House and we will miss her so much.

- Cyndi Sommers, Savannah, GA

Grace Neises was a truly remarkable woman who will always live in our hearts and minds for the many happy hours we spent together here and on trips to “far-away places, with strange sounding names”. Boundless energy, a keen mind, good humor and kindness were her hallmarks. We miss her. Phyllis and Don Powell

- Phyllis and Don Powell, Savannah, GA

Our hearts are with Jack and the family. We join the many who will miss Grace's beautiful smile and marvelous spirit.

- Bunny and Fen Ludtke, Savannah,, GA

Ann and I want to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Grace was a wonderful person. Love, Tom Manchester.

- tom ann manchester, Savannah, GA

Jack, please know that Gary and I share your loss. She was a great lady and did so much good; also great fun to be with! We'll all miss her.

- Joan L Levy, Savannah, GA

It was an honour to have known Grace. We always looked forward to getting together with Jack and Grace whenever we visited Savannah. The world is a sadder place without her. We will miss her.

- Deborah and Roy Williams, Armscote, - Other

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Neises. She was a wonderful friend of my family and somehow always had the ability to share a private moment despite her incredibly hectic and productive 'retirement'. My wife, Regina and I will miss her deeply. John Powell

- John Powell, Flemington, NJ

Grace really enriched this community by her presence and her many civic activities. She will be missed and fondly remembered at many levels. I will always remember the warm friendship she had for my late wife, Fran, and me. Dick

- Richard Leighton, Savannah, GA

Dear Neises Family, Grace embodied everything that is good and right in the world. Her calling to always help others, was a bright light in every community that was blessed to be called her home. She was a great, great woman and her many good deeds will never be forgotten. Barbara and Bubba Victor

- Barbara and Bubba Victor, Savannah, GA

Grace was always so joyful, and so supportive of so many causes. She will be deeply deeply missed. My condolences to Jack and to all Grace's family and friends.

- Bill Dawers, Savannah, GA