Celebrating the life of
Dorothy Perkins Degenhardt
December 02, 1915 - November 07, 2009
- Savannah - Dorothy Perkins Degenhardt, 93, died November 7, 2009. She was born at Perkins in Jenkins County, daughter of the late Walter Cleveland and Freddie Bargeron Perkins. Mrs. Degenhardt moved to Savannah in 1959 and was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Perkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Degenhardt, Sr., local owner and operator of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Company and her son, Ralph Edward Degenhardt.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles F. Degenhardt, Jr. and Judy Degenhardt of Savannah; Walter P. Degenhardt and Terri Degenhardt of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Dr. Charles F. Dagenhardt, III and his wife, Marie of Columbia; Deborah Haupt and her husband, Harold of Savannah; Amanda D. Woosley of Atlanta and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Christian Wake Service at 5:30 p.m.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2009 at Magnolia Baptist Church in Perkins with Reverend Bill Turner officiating.
Burial: Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Remembrances: Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Perkins, GA 30822.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Walter, You were so kind and helpful when Gina died many years ago. I know you will miss Dorothy every day . Peace be with you and Dorothy.
- Charlene and Paul Hiebel, Wetumpka, AL
Walter, sorry to read of your Mother passing. It's rough to lose one's Mother-but it gets better as time goes by. I know, I recently lost mine at the age of 95. Your Mother lived a long time, so be thankful. William
- William Scott, Sylvania, GA
Dear Charles and Judy, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Let God be with you in your time of need. Thinking of you, Peyton Bacon
- Peyton Bacon, Savannah, GA
Sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very nice woman.
- Kathy Yardley, Centralia, IL
Dear Family Of Dorothy Degenhardt, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Degenhardt. She was such a dear sweet person and I have such fond memories of her from my childhood. I remember all the Christmas parties at Krispy Kreme and I couldn't wait to open my gift from her and Mr. Degenhardt. Mr. and Mrs. Degenhardt will always be part of my family and the Krispy Kreme family. She is now with Mr. D and Ralph watching over her family. In Sympathy, Sandra Tapley Hart and family
- Sandra Hart, Savannah, GA
The Family of Dorothy Degenhardt, Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mrs. Degenhardt. Doy and I thought the world of her. Especially Doy, he always spoke about her kindness and sweet demeanor. I hope you can find peace in the thought that she is with Mr. Degenhardt and Ralph now. With Deepest Sympathy, Sandy Tapley
- Rebecca Tapley, Savannah, GA
With sympathy to your family Ervin Tapley Retired Krispy Kreme
- Ervin Tapley, Savannah, GA
Dear Walter, You were so kind and helpful when Gina died many years ago. I know you will miss Dorothy every day . Peace be with you and Dorothy.
- Charlene and Paul Hiebel, Wetumpka, AL
Walter, sorry to read of your Mother passing. It's rough to lose one's Mother-but it gets better as time goes by. I know, I recently lost mine at the age of 95. Your Mother lived a long time, so be thankful. William
- William Scott, Sylvania, GA
Dear Charles and Judy, Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Let God be with you in your time of need. Thinking of you, Peyton Bacon
- Peyton Bacon, Savannah, GA
Sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a very nice woman.
- Kathy Yardley, Centralia, IL
Dear Family Of Dorothy Degenhardt, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Degenhardt. She was such a dear sweet person and I have such fond memories of her from my childhood. I remember all the Christmas parties at Krispy Kreme and I couldn't wait to open my gift from her and Mr. Degenhardt. Mr. and Mrs. Degenhardt will always be part of my family and the Krispy Kreme family. She is now with Mr. D and Ralph watching over her family. In Sympathy, Sandra Tapley Hart and family
- Sandra Hart, Savannah, GA
The Family of Dorothy Degenhardt, Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mrs. Degenhardt. Doy and I thought the world of her. Especially Doy, he always spoke about her kindness and sweet demeanor. I hope you can find peace in the thought that she is with Mr. Degenhardt and Ralph now. With Deepest Sympathy, Sandy Tapley
- Rebecca Tapley, Savannah, GA
With sympathy to your family Ervin Tapley Retired Krispy Kreme
- Ervin Tapley, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
