Celebrating the life of
Jamie Haney Kress
October 01, 1934 - January 03, 2010
Jamie Haney Kress
SAVANNAH – Jamie Haney Kress, 75, of Savannah, GA, wife of Walter Kress, died Sunday morning, January 3, 2010, at Candler Hospital after a short illness.
Born in Batesville, MS, she was the daughter of Birdie Mae Eads Haney and Hester McDonald Haney.
Jamie grew up in Waycross, GA and graduated from Waycross High School. While residing in Savannah she received her L.P.N. degree and then graduated from St. Petersburg College with her R.N. degree. She practiced nursing in St. Petersburg, FL and Savannah.
She is survived by her husband of thirty-seven years, Walter Kress of Savannah; three children, Janet Beth Pynn of Savannah, Randall Kevan Duncan and his wife Brenda of St. Mary's, GA, and Joseph Robert Duncan and his wife Kimberly of St. Petersburg; her sister Faye Hendrix and her husband Charles of Waycross; six grandchildren, Nicole, Lara, Katie, Keith, Nathan, and Kyle; and four great-grandchildren, Trista, Ryan, Thomas, and Alice Beth. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Chris Duncan and Jesse Nunn.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Following the service the family will receive friends until 7:00 p.m.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010 at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Mary's, GA.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances be made to the Kidney Foundation or to the National Pancreas Foundation.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
Walt, Just wanted to say how sorry I am to learn of your wife's passing. Hopefully time will ease the pain for you and your family. Regards, Mike Eckmann
- eckmann.m@comcast.net, Savannah, GA
Dear Janet and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. I know this was a swift illness, at least she did not suffer for a long time. The angels are blessed to have her in their presence and they are all watching over you. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Cherise
- Cherise Bowman, Savannah, GA
Walt, Linda and I sure were sorry to hear that Jamie had passed away, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Tony
- Tony Rovolis, Royal Palm Beach, FL
Walt, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
So sorry to hear about Jamie. I have lost a dear friend and I will miss her.
- Wayne & Jeanette Osburn, Waycross, GA
Dear Janet, So sorry to hear about your mom. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I may do anything for you. Margaret Johnson
- Margaret Johnson, St Simons Island, GA
I am so sorry for the family's loss. My heart goes out to everyone. I pray that peace is found during this rough time. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
- Jennifer Wingo, Tampa, FL
WATER AND FAMILY, WE ARE SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER. WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. FONDLY, RICH AND PATTY SPELMAN
- RICHARD & PATTY SPELMAN, SAVANNAH, GA
Walt, There are no words we can write to ease the pain of losing Jamie. She was a special lady and will be missed. No one knows why certain things happen. The only truth for sure is there is a loving Lord. In Proverbs we are told to 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding' Our prayers and love are for you and your family. God Bless you.
- Phil and Mary Gentlesk, Charlotte, NC
Walt, Janet, Kevin, Joe and family - I will hold many fond memories of my Aunt Jamie forever in my heart. She will be dearly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers today and always.
- Cindy Ritch, Patterson, GA
Walter, Natalie and I were privileged to know Jamie and have her as our neighbor these past two years. We miss her. We are here for you anytime. Please let us know how we can help.
- Rob & Natalie Bayless, savannah, GA
Walt, Just wanted to say how sorry I am to learn of your wife's passing. Hopefully time will ease the pain for you and your family. Regards, Mike Eckmann
- eckmann.m@comcast.net, Savannah, GA
Dear Janet and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. I know this was a swift illness, at least she did not suffer for a long time. The angels are blessed to have her in their presence and they are all watching over you. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Cherise
- Cherise Bowman, Savannah, GA
Walt, Linda and I sure were sorry to hear that Jamie had passed away, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Tony
- Tony Rovolis, Royal Palm Beach, FL
Walt, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA
So sorry to hear about Jamie. I have lost a dear friend and I will miss her.
- Wayne & Jeanette Osburn, Waycross, GA
Dear Janet, So sorry to hear about your mom. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I may do anything for you. Margaret Johnson
- Margaret Johnson, St Simons Island, GA
I am so sorry for the family's loss. My heart goes out to everyone. I pray that peace is found during this rough time. The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
- Jennifer Wingo, Tampa, FL
WATER AND FAMILY, WE ARE SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR BELOVED WIFE AND MOTHER. WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS. FONDLY, RICH AND PATTY SPELMAN
- RICHARD & PATTY SPELMAN, SAVANNAH, GA
Walt, There are no words we can write to ease the pain of losing Jamie. She was a special lady and will be missed. No one knows why certain things happen. The only truth for sure is there is a loving Lord. In Proverbs we are told to 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding' Our prayers and love are for you and your family. God Bless you.
- Phil and Mary Gentlesk, Charlotte, NC
Walt, Janet, Kevin, Joe and family - I will hold many fond memories of my Aunt Jamie forever in my heart. She will be dearly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers today and always.
- Cindy Ritch, Patterson, GA
Walter, Natalie and I were privileged to know Jamie and have her as our neighbor these past two years. We miss her. We are here for you anytime. Please let us know how we can help.
- Rob & Natalie Bayless, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
