Celebrating the life of
Kathryn Bird Heyward
November 27, 1921 - August 10, 2009
Savannah- Kathryn Bird Heyward, 87, died Monday, August 10, 2009 under the excellent and professional care of Hospice Savannah.
She was born in Rincon, Georgia and lived most of her life in Savannah.
She loved to spend her time in her boat, crabbing at her summer home in Bluffton. S.C. Her days were spent volunteering at Candler Hospital and Memorial University Medical Center. She also enjoyed playing bingo and cards with her friends. She retired from the American Red Cross after 30 years of service and was a member of the Hugenots and The Georgia Salzburger Society. She loved her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Guerard Heyward and daughter Brenda Heyward Hershey.
She is survived by a son and daughter: Henry G. Heyward Charlene of Lexington, S.C. and Ginger Heyward Thompson of Savannah; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Islands Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
I hope any friend of Meg Heaps rots in hell and burns eternally as she is a self centered egotistical b*tch
- CraigEPerryman, Mckinleyville, CA
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Sincerely, Tony & Debbie Hayes
- Tony & Debbie Hayes, Hoschton, GA
Ginger, May you find comfort in knowing that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Carla Kicklighter, Savannah, GA
Ginger, My heart goes out to you and Amanda and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Meg and Ian Heap
- Meg Heap, Savannah, GA
Justin, I am praying for you. May God comfort you during this time of sadness.
- Sherry, Brunswick, GA
Ginger, my brother, Jay, just called and told me about your mom. I'm so sorry for your loss.As you know, mom's are so special and your memories of her will always be with you forever!From experience, time does heal the heart. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Jay has surgery tomorrow so he won't be able to be with you and your family. Ginger...you, Brenda & Guerard played such a pick part of Jay's & my life growing up in Paradise Park. Loved visiting Bluffton!Our prayers are with you always. With fond memories... Jay and Trisha
- Patricia White McClure, Jacksonville, FL
Henry, Charlene, Justin, & Lauren, You know we are with you & your family in thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there hopefully Rick will be. We love you like family and hurt for & with you. Only those who know what it feels like to bury a parent can truly know the grief that comes like waves. Time does heal but will also bring up many memories and sometimes a sudden realization or impact of the loss that will hit when least expected. This, thankfully, doesn't hit you all at once but is gradual-over the years. For me year 2 was the worst for I finally realized that mom and dad were not on vacation and I couldn't pick up a phone and call them or visit. I think, as we age the fear we have of our own death lessens with the hope of the grand reunion with those who have gone before us! And I do say hope, for I do not have confidence that I will see all my family in heaven but I can hope to. Love Coni
- Coni & Rick Hartman, Lexington, SC
I hope any friend of Meg Heaps rots in hell and burns eternally as she is a self centered egotistical b*tch
- CraigEPerryman, Mckinleyville, CA
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Sincerely, Tony & Debbie Hayes
- Tony & Debbie Hayes, Hoschton, GA
Ginger, May you find comfort in knowing that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Carla Kicklighter, Savannah, GA
Ginger, My heart goes out to you and Amanda and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Meg and Ian Heap
- Meg Heap, Savannah, GA
Justin, I am praying for you. May God comfort you during this time of sadness.
- Sherry, Brunswick, GA
Ginger, my brother, Jay, just called and told me about your mom. I'm so sorry for your loss.As you know, mom's are so special and your memories of her will always be with you forever!From experience, time does heal the heart. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Jay has surgery tomorrow so he won't be able to be with you and your family. Ginger...you, Brenda & Guerard played such a pick part of Jay's & my life growing up in Paradise Park. Loved visiting Bluffton!Our prayers are with you always. With fond memories... Jay and Trisha
- Patricia White McClure, Jacksonville, FL
Henry, Charlene, Justin, & Lauren, You know we are with you & your family in thoughts and prayers. I wish I could be there hopefully Rick will be. We love you like family and hurt for & with you. Only those who know what it feels like to bury a parent can truly know the grief that comes like waves. Time does heal but will also bring up many memories and sometimes a sudden realization or impact of the loss that will hit when least expected. This, thankfully, doesn't hit you all at once but is gradual-over the years. For me year 2 was the worst for I finally realized that mom and dad were not on vacation and I couldn't pick up a phone and call them or visit. I think, as we age the fear we have of our own death lessens with the hope of the grand reunion with those who have gone before us! And I do say hope, for I do not have confidence that I will see all my family in heaven but I can hope to. Love Coni
- Coni & Rick Hartman, Lexington, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
