Celebrating the life of
Hulda Sheley Downing
March 28, 1924 - October 09, 2009
-Savannah - Hulda Sheley Downing, 85, died October 9, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Sylvania, Georgia, daughter of the late Hugh H. and Anna Reddick Sheley. She lived most of her life in Savannah and retired in 1989 from Georgia Regional Hospital. Mrs. Downing was a member of Whitefield United Methodist Church where she served as President of the George Whitefield Sunday School Class, Treasurer of the Trustees Memorial Fund and Circle Leader of the Mary Culler White Circle. She was also a member of Al-Anon, Tuesday Lunch Club and the Daffin Heights Garden Club. Her husband, Ernest E. Downing, Jr. and siblings, Stacy, Winsley, Lenelle, Jewell and Genevieve Sheley preceded her in death.
Surviving are her children, Debra Ann Downing of Savannah; Roxanna "Rocky" Semken
and her husband, Frank of Savannah; brother, Esley Sheley and his wife, Lucille of Sylvania; sister-in-law, Mary Sheley of Manning, SC; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2009 at Whitefield United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Grover Bell officiating.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 East 55th. St., Savannah, GA 31405 or the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Dr., Savannah, GA 31405.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
My thoughts are with Hulda's family.I will always remember how loving and supportive she and Ernie always were to me in the 'Fellowship'.I've been very fortunate to have met some wonderful people there.Hulda and Ernie were at the top of list.
- Randy Thompson, Savannah, GA
Rocky, I was sorry to hear of your Mother's death. May she 'vaya con Dios'. Reese
- Reese Shellman, Savannah, GA
You and your family are in my prayers. I hope that God will ease your heartache.
- Pam Boland, Savannah, GA
Debra and Rocky, I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here if you need anything. Love you both, Sally Beech
- Sally H. Beech, Savannah, GA
HULDA, I THINK OF YOU EVERYTIME I USE THE MAKEUP BAG U GAVE ME IN THE EARLY 70'S WHEN WE WORKED TOGETHER & REGIONAL I WAS IN MY EARLY 20'S. I WILL MISS SEEING U AT CHRISTMAS AT THE MALL WHEN MY SISTER AND I RAN INTO YOU AND YOUR SISTER. I HAVE THOUGHT OF YOU SO MANY TIMES AS A BREAST CANCER SURVIVER!! I WILL MISS YOU. AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
- BARBARA NAFIS BORMES, SAVANNAH, GA
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- angie smith& sandra seoane, savannah, GA
My thoughts are with Hulda's family.I will always remember how loving and supportive she and Ernie always were to me in the 'Fellowship'.I've been very fortunate to have met some wonderful people there.Hulda and Ernie were at the top of list.
- Randy Thompson, Savannah, GA
Rocky, I was sorry to hear of your Mother's death. May she 'vaya con Dios'. Reese
- Reese Shellman, Savannah, GA
You and your family are in my prayers. I hope that God will ease your heartache.
- Pam Boland, Savannah, GA
Debra and Rocky, I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here if you need anything. Love you both, Sally Beech
- Sally H. Beech, Savannah, GA
HULDA, I THINK OF YOU EVERYTIME I USE THE MAKEUP BAG U GAVE ME IN THE EARLY 70'S WHEN WE WORKED TOGETHER & REGIONAL I WAS IN MY EARLY 20'S. I WILL MISS SEEING U AT CHRISTMAS AT THE MALL WHEN MY SISTER AND I RAN INTO YOU AND YOUR SISTER. I HAVE THOUGHT OF YOU SO MANY TIMES AS A BREAST CANCER SURVIVER!! I WILL MISS YOU. AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
- BARBARA NAFIS BORMES, SAVANNAH, GA
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- angie smith& sandra seoane, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
