Celebrating the life of
Virginia Barbee Mell
July 10, 1933 - December 16, 2009
Virginia "Vergie" Barbee Mell
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Virginia "Vergie" Barbee Mell, 76, passed away December 16, 2009.
She was the youngest child, born July 10, 1933, in Savannah, Georgia, of the late Charles Allan Barbee and Laura Johnson Barbee Bradshaw. Her brightness was known from the day she was born. She was an avid reader. She graduated from Commercial High School.
Mrs. Mell was a long time member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Benedictine Athletic Association, The Daughters of Ireland, and the American Legion Post #184 Ladies Auxiliary. She was retired from J. C. Lewis Enterprises and the Chatham County Tax Commissioners Office.
She enjoyed playing bridge with various groups and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and everyone's friend. She was known for her jokes and wonderful sense of humor.
Vergie was the widow of Coach John E. "Vic" Mell. Along with her husband, Vergie was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Allen Barbee, Jr., Cecil Barbee, Freddie A. Barbee, Joseph Henry Barbee, and sisters, Mary Elizabeth Barbee Green and Annie Laura Barbee Pierce.
She is survived by her five children, Laura Mell Summerlin William, Victoria Mell McCuen Edwin, Valerie Mell Rogers Daniel, Mary Katherine "Katie" Mell, and John Fitzgerald Mell; her grandchildren, Jason P. Rogers, Justin D. Rogers, Edwin J. McCuen, Jr. Abby, Patrick J. Summerlin Carol, John D. Rogers, Keenan S. Summerlin, Brandon M. Mell, Virginia M. "Ginny" McCuen, Nolan F. Mell, Jordan C. Rogers, Laura Elizabeth Summerlin, Celee Perkins Mell, Joseph Mell McCuen, Joshua C. Rogers; and one great-grandchild, Caitlin E. Summerlin; sisters and sister-in-law, Vivian Barbee Bedgood, Evelyn Barbee Arnsdorff Tuten, and Daisy Edmondson Barbee; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends; her dear, caring, and special friend Barbara Saseen White, and her loving caregiver, Shannon Walthour.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 18, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Pallbearers will be all nine of her grandsons.
Interment will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that all gifts be sent to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, GA 31406, St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dear Mell Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Misty Boozer & Charlie Rozek
- Misty Boozer, Savannah, GA
my thoughts are with you all during your time of need. May God bless you all. forever in my prayers Trisha
- Patricia Smiley, savannah, GA
We are so sorry and saddened by Vergie's death. She was a great, loving person and always made us laugh a lot when we saw her. She will be missed greatly. Please remember that we have all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Sorry that we could not make it down to attend the services. Fully intended to, but then could not. Love from your cousins,
- Monroe and Elaine Durden, Dexter, GA
Valerie, may God continue to strengthen you and sustain you and your family at this time. Arlee, your family at Juliette Low Elementary.
- Arlee Lavant Brown, Savannah, GA
Vergie was a great friend to me. I cherish the memory of her friendship.We sure had some good times together, traveling, bridge playing, her good cooking and just plain fun. Her family is a great legacy she gave this world .
- Shirley Blakewood, Savannah, GA
Katie,Vickie,Laura,Valerie,John and family members,our prayers go out to you all on the loss of your mother and a dear friend of ours. She has joined Vick and is in a place where we all are wanting to go.I am grateful that I had the opportunity to have known her and she always had a hug for me.
- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA
Our family wishes to offer our condolances on your loss of a wonderful woman...Our prayers are with you.
- Mr and Mrs Stephen Buttimer, Savannah, GA
Vicki, Ed, Edwin, Joseph and Ginny, Sorry to hear about Vergie. I remember her and the green house from when I was a kid. She was always pleasant and had a great laugh. Hope you are all okay and we love ya. KC & Ashley Andrews
- KC Andrews, Bluffton, SC
SURE LOST A NICE LADY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TIM & DEE
- TIM & DEE HARRIOTT, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Summerlins, Mells, and McCuens, Our deepest sympathy on the your loss. Knowing all of you tells us your mother/grandmother must have been quite a lady. Now, she joins the wonderful man we have heard so much about, her husband, Coach 'Vic'. May God bless you all. Our condolences, Frank and Deb Antosca
- Frank and Deb Antosca, Savannah, GA
Dear Mell Family We are so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Vergie. I know that she will be missed greatly. Just know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Chris, Andy and Shelby Akins, Register, GA
To the Summerlin/Mell family this is just a few lines to let you know that my prayers and thoughts are with your family and Vergie will be missed but 'NEVER FORGOTTEN' I love you guys.
- Dee Smith/Reagan DeLoach, Savannah, GA
Valerie - I was so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. I know that she fought a long, hard fight. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
- Janet Gnann, Savannah, GA
Katie, Vicky, John and the entire Mell Family, Those that know me understand how much I enjoyed your mother with all her jokes and humor. St. Patrick's Day will not be the same without Vergie. May her soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
- Ron Webber, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. Vergie was such a great person. I so enjoyed working with her as she always kept us entertained. Vergie had such a zest for life and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
- Kathy Prescott McDonald, Townsend, GA
Dear Mell Family, We all share in your loss of a wonderful lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bernie & Angie Foran, Savannah, GA
Dear Mell Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Misty Boozer & Charlie Rozek
- Misty Boozer, Savannah, GA
my thoughts are with you all during your time of need. May God bless you all. forever in my prayers Trisha
- Patricia Smiley, savannah, GA
We are so sorry and saddened by Vergie's death. She was a great, loving person and always made us laugh a lot when we saw her. She will be missed greatly. Please remember that we have all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Sorry that we could not make it down to attend the services. Fully intended to, but then could not. Love from your cousins,
- Monroe and Elaine Durden, Dexter, GA
Valerie, may God continue to strengthen you and sustain you and your family at this time. Arlee, your family at Juliette Low Elementary.
- Arlee Lavant Brown, Savannah, GA
Vergie was a great friend to me. I cherish the memory of her friendship.We sure had some good times together, traveling, bridge playing, her good cooking and just plain fun. Her family is a great legacy she gave this world .
- Shirley Blakewood, Savannah, GA
Katie,Vickie,Laura,Valerie,John and family members,our prayers go out to you all on the loss of your mother and a dear friend of ours. She has joined Vick and is in a place where we all are wanting to go.I am grateful that I had the opportunity to have known her and she always had a hug for me.
- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA
Our family wishes to offer our condolances on your loss of a wonderful woman...Our prayers are with you.
- Mr and Mrs Stephen Buttimer, Savannah, GA
Vicki, Ed, Edwin, Joseph and Ginny, Sorry to hear about Vergie. I remember her and the green house from when I was a kid. She was always pleasant and had a great laugh. Hope you are all okay and we love ya. KC & Ashley Andrews
- KC Andrews, Bluffton, SC
SURE LOST A NICE LADY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TIM & DEE
- TIM & DEE HARRIOTT, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Summerlins, Mells, and McCuens, Our deepest sympathy on the your loss. Knowing all of you tells us your mother/grandmother must have been quite a lady. Now, she joins the wonderful man we have heard so much about, her husband, Coach 'Vic'. May God bless you all. Our condolences, Frank and Deb Antosca
- Frank and Deb Antosca, Savannah, GA
Dear Mell Family We are so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Vergie. I know that she will be missed greatly. Just know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Chris, Andy and Shelby Akins, Register, GA
To the Summerlin/Mell family this is just a few lines to let you know that my prayers and thoughts are with your family and Vergie will be missed but 'NEVER FORGOTTEN' I love you guys.
- Dee Smith/Reagan DeLoach, Savannah, GA
Valerie - I was so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. I know that she fought a long, hard fight. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
- Janet Gnann, Savannah, GA
Katie, Vicky, John and the entire Mell Family, Those that know me understand how much I enjoyed your mother with all her jokes and humor. St. Patrick's Day will not be the same without Vergie. May her soul and the souls of all the departed rest in peace.
- Ron Webber, Savannah, GA
So sorry for your loss. Vergie was such a great person. I so enjoyed working with her as she always kept us entertained. Vergie had such a zest for life and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
- Kathy Prescott McDonald, Townsend, GA
Dear Mell Family, We all share in your loss of a wonderful lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bernie & Angie Foran, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
