Celebrating the life of
Shirley Edenfield Ulmer
June 22, 1935 - November 21, 2009
-Savannah - Shirley Edenfield Ulmer, 74, died November 21, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Glenn Russell Edenfield and Ruby Dixon Edenfield. In her early years, Mrs. Ulmer was employed by Southern Bell and ASI Research Company. She and her husband previously lived in Franklin, Ohio, Richmond, Virginia and Norwalk, Iowa before returning to Savannah. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Carl B. Ulmer of Savannah; children, Carl R. Ulmer and his wife, Sheila of St. Mary's, GA; Glenn D. Ulmer and his wife, Sarah of Powhatan, VA; Michael E. Ulmer and his wife, Maya of Newport News, VA; Amy L. Ulmer of Cincinnati, OH; Sandra L. Banks and her husband, Jeff of St. Mary's, GA; brother, Joe Edenfield and his wife, Rebecca of Baxley, GA; sister, Glenda Hankinson of Savannah; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: Safe Shelter, P.O. Box, 61119, Savannah, GA 31420
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dear Glenn and Family, I am sorry for not signing this guest book long before now but was not aware of it. We don't always know what to say that would give you comfort at a time like this. Please know that my heart, love and prayers are with you all. One thing for sure.. Your mom will always live in your hearts and memories. Hold on to them as they will give you comfort and peace. With love, Shelva Sarah's cousin
- Shelva Hose, Warsaw, VA
Glenda, Amy, and family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the memories of all you have shared sustain you and keep her alive in your hearts. I will always remember her wonderful soups, her wit, and her great analytical observations.
- Jo Anne GarcÃa-Meléndez, Savannah, GA
To Sandy and family My deepest and most sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have such great memories of your mother. I think I may need to dust off my cross stitch skills in her memory. I am glad that I was able to visit with you both this past June. I wish you and your family comfort during this difficult time. Hugs and kisses, Sherri Gezel and family
- Sherri Miller Gezel, Johnston, IA
Our prayers are with you. Love all of you. The Amy Cannon Family
- Jeff Cannon, Dublin, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Mrozeks
- Tiffanie Mrozek, Plano, IL
To Amy and her family, My deepest sympathy. A donation to Safe Shelter wll be sent in your mother's memory. Sincerely, Kathy Grant
- Kathy Grant, Cincinnati, OH
May the Lord bless and comfort you during this time. Fred and Donna Banks
- Fred Banks, Norwalk, IA
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. I think about you all the time. Butch & Jackie Starr Stone Container
- Jackie Starr, DES MOINES, IA
Aunt Shirley was such a wonderful woman who will be missed dearly by many. We are sorry that we cannot be there to pay tribute and help honor her well-lived life. Much Love, Sandra, Mason and Aubrey
- Sandra Sloan, San Diego, CA
Dear Glenn and Family, I am sorry for not signing this guest book long before now but was not aware of it. We don't always know what to say that would give you comfort at a time like this. Please know that my heart, love and prayers are with you all. One thing for sure.. Your mom will always live in your hearts and memories. Hold on to them as they will give you comfort and peace. With love, Shelva Sarah's cousin
- Shelva Hose, Warsaw, VA
Glenda, Amy, and family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the memories of all you have shared sustain you and keep her alive in your hearts. I will always remember her wonderful soups, her wit, and her great analytical observations.
- Jo Anne GarcÃa-Meléndez, Savannah, GA
To Sandy and family My deepest and most sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have such great memories of your mother. I think I may need to dust off my cross stitch skills in her memory. I am glad that I was able to visit with you both this past June. I wish you and your family comfort during this difficult time. Hugs and kisses, Sherri Gezel and family
- Sherri Miller Gezel, Johnston, IA
Our prayers are with you. Love all of you. The Amy Cannon Family
- Jeff Cannon, Dublin, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Mrozeks
- Tiffanie Mrozek, Plano, IL
To Amy and her family, My deepest sympathy. A donation to Safe Shelter wll be sent in your mother's memory. Sincerely, Kathy Grant
- Kathy Grant, Cincinnati, OH
May the Lord bless and comfort you during this time. Fred and Donna Banks
- Fred Banks, Norwalk, IA
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. I think about you all the time. Butch & Jackie Starr Stone Container
- Jackie Starr, DES MOINES, IA
Aunt Shirley was such a wonderful woman who will be missed dearly by many. We are sorry that we cannot be there to pay tribute and help honor her well-lived life. Much Love, Sandra, Mason and Aubrey
- Sandra Sloan, San Diego, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
