Celebrating the life of
Harriet Huggins Tilton
April 09, 1917 - October 04, 2009
Savannah- Harriet Huggins Tilton passed away peacefully at her home Sunday October 4, 2009 under the care of Hospice.
She was born in Savannah on April 9, 1917 to Harry and Katherine Huggins. She attended Sacred Heart School and was a 1935 graduate of Savannah High School. Mrs. Tilton enjoyed her grandchildren, traveling, gardening and being in the river. She was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, J. Howell Tilton, Sr., her mother and father, three sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include her four children, John Tilton, Jr. Gwen, of Knowles Island, SC, Paul A. Tilton Darlene, of Colbert, GA, David J. Tilton Christina, of Fripp Island, SC, Ann T. Weil Walter, of Thunderbolt, GA; grandchildren, Steve Tilton, Chris Tilton, Oliver Tilton, Anthony Tilton, Alex Tilton, George Tangalos, Nicole Tangalos, David Tilton, Aaron Weil, Hannah Weil; great-grandchildren, Bridget Tilton, Meg Tilton, Tom Clement, Peter Tilton, John Clark Tilton, Jessica Tilton, Christian Tilton, Cora Tilton, Lia Tangalos; sister-in-law, Elizabeth T. Kennedy and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Steve, Chris, Oliver, Anthony, Alex, Aaron, George, David, Hannah and Nicole.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that remembrances be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc. PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, PO Box 30859, Savannah, GA 31410.
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. TJ Anderson Energy One
- TJ Anderson, Bluffton, SC
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We have good memories growing up with John on Tybee and the pleasure of knowing his parents.
- Tom Corish & Family, Smyrna, GA
John and Family, Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
- Eddie and Shirley Carter, Ridgeland, SC
Dear Tilton family,my deepest sympathy on the passing of Harriet.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Tilton Family, Thinking of Harriet brings back many memories of our gatherings where she was always a vital member and character each and every time. She never let us forget that she was there, too. She will be missed greatly. My hope and prayer is that the rest of us will carry on in her stead and bring her to life each time we are all together again. Sweet Dreams in Heaven with all your loved ones, dear Harriet.
- Marilyn MacMillan, Athens, GA
Steve, Maureen, Bridget and Meg, Your grandmother was blessed with a large and loving family. She will be missed by many. We are sorry for your loss.
- Mark and Janet Kolbush, Bluffton, SC
A great lady has left the dance floor. She will be missed.
- Bill Smoot, Hilton Head Island, SC
Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Hunter and Terry Peacock
- Terry Peacock, , GA
Aunt Harriet was my Mom's baby sister. We grew up with your family and shared many memories of your mom and dad, the four of you and all of the Huggins clan! I loved to shop at the Dollar Store and the Mall with Harriet. She would go all day looking for those bargains! She wore me out! We would share a MacDonalds Sunday break and then hit another store. I loved her grocery list - cookies, candy, ice cream, milk, more cookies, and beer! I remember your parents dancing at club gatherings. Harriet loved to go to the Legends Golf Tournament with me - we would hit the links at 9:30 and finally drag home around 5 or 6. Will miss her this coming Legends. Harriet was blessed in her children - she loved the Huggins and Tilton clans -young and old! I love each of you. Harriet enjoyed most of her 92 years on this earth! She was a loyal friend, a loving Mom, a fun person to be around, and a wonderful aunt! God bless you with many memories and laughs! Your cousin- Kathy
- Kathy Looper, Tybee Island, GA
Ms. Harriet was our step-grandmother. We all feel very blessed to have known her. She will truly be missed.
- Mandy and Kendall Cochran & Family, Dallas, GA
My deepest sympathies to the whole family. TJ Anderson Energy One
- TJ Anderson, Bluffton, SC
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We have good memories growing up with John on Tybee and the pleasure of knowing his parents.
- Tom Corish & Family, Smyrna, GA
John and Family, Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
- Eddie and Shirley Carter, Ridgeland, SC
Dear Tilton family,my deepest sympathy on the passing of Harriet.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Dear Tilton Family, Thinking of Harriet brings back many memories of our gatherings where she was always a vital member and character each and every time. She never let us forget that she was there, too. She will be missed greatly. My hope and prayer is that the rest of us will carry on in her stead and bring her to life each time we are all together again. Sweet Dreams in Heaven with all your loved ones, dear Harriet.
- Marilyn MacMillan, Athens, GA
Steve, Maureen, Bridget and Meg, Your grandmother was blessed with a large and loving family. She will be missed by many. We are sorry for your loss.
- Mark and Janet Kolbush, Bluffton, SC
A great lady has left the dance floor. She will be missed.
- Bill Smoot, Hilton Head Island, SC
Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Hunter and Terry Peacock
- Terry Peacock, , GA
Aunt Harriet was my Mom's baby sister. We grew up with your family and shared many memories of your mom and dad, the four of you and all of the Huggins clan! I loved to shop at the Dollar Store and the Mall with Harriet. She would go all day looking for those bargains! She wore me out! We would share a MacDonalds Sunday break and then hit another store. I loved her grocery list - cookies, candy, ice cream, milk, more cookies, and beer! I remember your parents dancing at club gatherings. Harriet loved to go to the Legends Golf Tournament with me - we would hit the links at 9:30 and finally drag home around 5 or 6. Will miss her this coming Legends. Harriet was blessed in her children - she loved the Huggins and Tilton clans -young and old! I love each of you. Harriet enjoyed most of her 92 years on this earth! She was a loyal friend, a loving Mom, a fun person to be around, and a wonderful aunt! God bless you with many memories and laughs! Your cousin- Kathy
- Kathy Looper, Tybee Island, GA
Ms. Harriet was our step-grandmother. We all feel very blessed to have known her. She will truly be missed.
- Mandy and Kendall Cochran & Family, Dallas, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
