Celebrating the life of
Edna Elizabeth King DePue
August 17, 1914 - December 17, 2009
Edna Elizabeth King DePue
Edna K. DePue was born on August 17, 1914 in Hillsboro, Georgia to William Edward and Pearl Middlebrooks King.
She graduated from the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and worked in the Atlanta area for a number of years. In 2005, the Georgia Baptist Nurses Association, now a part of Mercer University, recognized Edna for over sixty years of service to her community and the nursing profession.
While working in Atlanta, Edna met her future husband Charlie and they were married in 1938. The couple moved to Savannah in 1942 where Charlie worked as a Funeral Director with Sipples Mortuary. He later was employed by Savannah Machine and Foundry as an electrician and helped build minesweepers for the U. S. Navy during World War II. Edna stayed home to care for a baby and two invalid mothers who lived in her home for over 14 years. Edna and Charlie stepped out in faith together when they founded the DePue Wilbert Vault Co. in 1948.
Edna often remarked that the only way she made it through those difficult years was her faith in God and the friends she made at the First Presbyterian Church, where she remained a faithful member for the rest of her life. She served in many roles at First Presbyterian during those years. She was honored by being named Elder Emerita of the Church in 2002.
Edna was very active in the community serving with the Charles Ellis P.T.A., The American Red Cross, Wymberley Garden Club and many other organizations. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her positive attitude and bright smile lit up the lives of her family and her many friends. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles DePue and her son Robert Edward DePue.
Survivors include Charles B. DePue, Jr. and Linda R. DePue, Charles B. DePue, III Chad, Lauren E. DePue and Dean R. DePue, Deborah G. DePue, widow of Robert, Lydia C. DePue and Emily K. DePue, and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Saturday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church with burial following at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah, Georgia 31405.
I am deeply saddened to hear that we have lost Mrs. Depue. She was always so sweet and loving to me and my grandmother Katy Belford. My grandmother loved her so much and thought the world of her. Mrs. Depue worked hard every day but still found time to stop by and check on grandmother. The two of them sat for hours and talked about how much they loved their children and grandchildren and how proud they were. She will certainly be missed but remembered so fondly.
- Stephanie Belford Benjamin, Darlington, SC
My condolences goes out to the family. I will truly miss her. I will miss the name she always calls me WillieWillie that was my name to her. I only knew her a year and it seems like I knew her for years. She was like the grandmother I never had.
- Robin Williams, Savannah, GA
Think of you and your family at this sad occasion. We are out of town and sorry we could not be there with you. Our deepest sympathy, Albert and Anita Quante
- Albert and Anita Quante, Savannah, GA
Edna was a true southern lady. She and my mother were good friends. The only times I saw Edna was at funeral's. She was always so gracious and always looked so nice. I know she will be missed by all of the family. My prayers are with you. Wanda Tucker Brooks
- Wanda Brooks, Savannah, GA
Charles - Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this time. Gary & Layne Rabold
- Gary Rabold, , GA
Charlie and Family, The world was a better place because of your mother..now she is reunited with your father, brother and of course my Aunt Leighton. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Do you think she has straighten out heaven yet?
- Ed & Lee Thompson, Sylvania, GA
We are so very thankful for the life and times of Mrs. Edna Depue. My mother Pearl Hodge and Edna were the best of friends. Edna always greeted everyone with a warm and loving smile, passing on her strength “her force” giving you a new outlook to carry on the day. In good times and bad she would keep the faith and offer hope to everyone around her. She personified a Christian woman who lived a life of faith, hope, charity and love. It has been our honor and privilege to have known her and had our lives blessed by this devoted nurse, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. God blessed our lives with Mrs. Edna Elizabeth King DePue.
- Frederick & Cheryl Hodge, Savannah, GA
My prayers are with the Depue family. I know how sad it is when you lose a loved one. I pray that God brings you the comfort that only he can provide!
- Robyn Quattlebaum, , GA
Charlie and Linda, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God be your strength and refuge and give you peace. Love, Pam and Olivia
- Pam & Olivia Reynolds, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry that we are unable to attend Gram's services. We will certainly miss her. I always looked forward to visiting her when we were in town. She was a true southern belle, full of grace and class!!! All our love~ The Shields...
- Bill & Nicole Shields, Magnolia, TX
Dear Charlie and Linda, We are so sad to hear about 'Gram's' death. We have many fond memories of being with her & all of you in Savannah. We are thinking about you and praying for your comfort as only God can give. Love, in our Comfort-giver, Bill, Becky and Liz
- Becky Jancosko, Boulder, CO
Since 1983 when I first met Edna she has had a place in my heart and I will always remember her kindness, good humor, energy, determination, and love. One memory stands out. On Mother's Day 1983 Edna gave me a kiss on the cheek as she was leaving church and said: 'That's is for your mother since she can't be here today.' My mother had died 9 years before. I will always remember the gift Edna gave me that day. Please know that our prayers are with you as well as our gratitude for the good life Edna lived and the grace that was ours to share a bit of it with her. Our loss is heaven's gain. Mary and Dudley Weaver
- Dudley Weaver, St. Augustine, FL
I am deeply saddened to hear that we have lost Mrs. Depue. She was always so sweet and loving to me and my grandmother Katy Belford. My grandmother loved her so much and thought the world of her. Mrs. Depue worked hard every day but still found time to stop by and check on grandmother. The two of them sat for hours and talked about how much they loved their children and grandchildren and how proud they were. She will certainly be missed but remembered so fondly.
- Stephanie Belford Benjamin, Darlington, SC
My condolences goes out to the family. I will truly miss her. I will miss the name she always calls me WillieWillie that was my name to her. I only knew her a year and it seems like I knew her for years. She was like the grandmother I never had.
- Robin Williams, Savannah, GA
Think of you and your family at this sad occasion. We are out of town and sorry we could not be there with you. Our deepest sympathy, Albert and Anita Quante
- Albert and Anita Quante, Savannah, GA
Edna was a true southern lady. She and my mother were good friends. The only times I saw Edna was at funeral's. She was always so gracious and always looked so nice. I know she will be missed by all of the family. My prayers are with you. Wanda Tucker Brooks
- Wanda Brooks, Savannah, GA
Charles - Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this time. Gary & Layne Rabold
- Gary Rabold, , GA
Charlie and Family, The world was a better place because of your mother..now she is reunited with your father, brother and of course my Aunt Leighton. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Do you think she has straighten out heaven yet?
- Ed & Lee Thompson, Sylvania, GA
We are so very thankful for the life and times of Mrs. Edna Depue. My mother Pearl Hodge and Edna were the best of friends. Edna always greeted everyone with a warm and loving smile, passing on her strength “her force” giving you a new outlook to carry on the day. In good times and bad she would keep the faith and offer hope to everyone around her. She personified a Christian woman who lived a life of faith, hope, charity and love. It has been our honor and privilege to have known her and had our lives blessed by this devoted nurse, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. God blessed our lives with Mrs. Edna Elizabeth King DePue.
- Frederick & Cheryl Hodge, Savannah, GA
My prayers are with the Depue family. I know how sad it is when you lose a loved one. I pray that God brings you the comfort that only he can provide!
- Robyn Quattlebaum, , GA
Charlie and Linda, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God be your strength and refuge and give you peace. Love, Pam and Olivia
- Pam & Olivia Reynolds, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry that we are unable to attend Gram's services. We will certainly miss her. I always looked forward to visiting her when we were in town. She was a true southern belle, full of grace and class!!! All our love~ The Shields...
- Bill & Nicole Shields, Magnolia, TX
Dear Charlie and Linda, We are so sad to hear about 'Gram's' death. We have many fond memories of being with her & all of you in Savannah. We are thinking about you and praying for your comfort as only God can give. Love, in our Comfort-giver, Bill, Becky and Liz
- Becky Jancosko, Boulder, CO
Since 1983 when I first met Edna she has had a place in my heart and I will always remember her kindness, good humor, energy, determination, and love. One memory stands out. On Mother's Day 1983 Edna gave me a kiss on the cheek as she was leaving church and said: 'That's is for your mother since she can't be here today.' My mother had died 9 years before. I will always remember the gift Edna gave me that day. Please know that our prayers are with you as well as our gratitude for the good life Edna lived and the grace that was ours to share a bit of it with her. Our loss is heaven's gain. Mary and Dudley Weaver
- Dudley Weaver, St. Augustine, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
