Celebrating the life of
Dorothy Cornell Oliver
July 10, 1918 - September 29, 2009
Dorothy Cornell Oliver, 91, widow of Judge George E. Oliver, died September 29, 2009 at her new residence in Buckingham South. The daughter of the late John Joy and Lucile FitzSimons Cornell, Dorothy was born in Savannah on July 10, 1918 and spent her lifetime in Savannah and Tybee Island. She was preceded in death by her sisters Alice Cornell Brookshaw and Vivian Evans Baggs, and her brothers John Joy Cornell, Jr. and Louis FitzSimons Cornell. She is survived by two sisters, twin Lucile Rentz Lott of Waycross, GA and Virginia Cornell Aldrich of Melbourne , FL
Dorothy was a lifelong member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church where she served a number of years in the Sunday School Department. She was a graduate of Savannah High School, and worked at the Industrial Savings and Loan and the Meir-Berkle Jewellery Store. She was a charter member of the Women's Auxiliary of Warren Chandler Hospital, where she served for more than four decades as a Pink Lady. She and then Lieutenant Oliver, US Coast Guard, began their sixty year marriage in San Francisco on May 31, 1944.
She will be remembered for her quick wit, her attention to detail, her love of card games and word games, and sharing Tybee Island beach life for more than 70 years with her family. She will be sorely missed by the large group of nieces and nephews who cherish happy memories of good times at her beach home at Tybee Island: Valjean B. Brookshaw, Lucile Brookshaw, Rosalie Brookshaw North, Pauline J. Cornell Duke, Joy Cornell Swiecki, Cynthia Cornell Gammage, William H. Rentz, Jr., John Cornell Rentz, James H. Aldrich, Jr., Robert C. Aldrich, Virginia Aldrich South, Penny Kwilecki, Betty Grace Sport, Robert Baggs.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2009 at Bonaventure Cemetery with Rev. M. Creede Hinshaw and Dr. A. Jason Shirah officiating.
I had such wonderful times visiting with Dot and her Judge at Tybee. You both enriched my life. Sally Keller and her Mother, Jean Keller Fair
- Sally Keller, Savannah, GA
Peace be with the family of Mrs. Oliver during these times. Dot now will join the Honerable Judge forever and ever.
- Balcom Family, Tybee Island, GA
I got to know Mrs. Dot better after the passing of Judge Oliver, who I worked with for many years and thought the world of. I soon felt the same about Dorothy. I'll never forget the many good times we had together. We shared a love of gardening & I have many flowers & ferns in my yard that were culled from hers. We also had good times playing Rumicube and she'd recently taught me to play Russian Bank. Let me tell you, she'd show you no mercy when it came to cards! As I still miss Judge Oliver five years after his passing, I know I will always miss Dot. She was truly a sweetheart and there will be an empty spot in my heart without her. My thoughts and prayers are with Lucille, Jenny, and all other family members at this sad time.
- SUSIE ROHLFS, Savannah, GA
I always enjoyed talking to Miss Dot. It was a refreshing experience. You knew exactly where you stood and how she felt about any topic. She always enjoyed telling me stories about the Oliver family. Miss Dot was as informed about the Olivers as was the Judge. I will miss talking to her.
- Joseph R. Oliver, Jr, Guyton, GA
We are very saddened to learn the Miss Dot has passed away. We have very fond memories of she and Judge Oliver from Tybee. Judge Oliver married us and wished us the same happiness that he and his wife shared. We know they are happily reunited now!
- Terri Brown & Mike Patillo, Rincon & Tybee Island, GA
I had such wonderful times visiting with Dot and her Judge at Tybee. You both enriched my life. Sally Keller and her Mother, Jean Keller Fair
- Sally Keller, Savannah, GA
Peace be with the family of Mrs. Oliver during these times. Dot now will join the Honerable Judge forever and ever.
- Balcom Family, Tybee Island, GA
I got to know Mrs. Dot better after the passing of Judge Oliver, who I worked with for many years and thought the world of. I soon felt the same about Dorothy. I'll never forget the many good times we had together. We shared a love of gardening & I have many flowers & ferns in my yard that were culled from hers. We also had good times playing Rumicube and she'd recently taught me to play Russian Bank. Let me tell you, she'd show you no mercy when it came to cards! As I still miss Judge Oliver five years after his passing, I know I will always miss Dot. She was truly a sweetheart and there will be an empty spot in my heart without her. My thoughts and prayers are with Lucille, Jenny, and all other family members at this sad time.
- SUSIE ROHLFS, Savannah, GA
I always enjoyed talking to Miss Dot. It was a refreshing experience. You knew exactly where you stood and how she felt about any topic. She always enjoyed telling me stories about the Oliver family. Miss Dot was as informed about the Olivers as was the Judge. I will miss talking to her.
- Joseph R. Oliver, Jr, Guyton, GA
We are very saddened to learn the Miss Dot has passed away. We have very fond memories of she and Judge Oliver from Tybee. Judge Oliver married us and wished us the same happiness that he and his wife shared. We know they are happily reunited now!
- Terri Brown & Mike Patillo, Rincon & Tybee Island, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
