Celebrating the life of
Mary Stephens Shearouse
September 27, 1922 - July 07, 2009
Mary Stephens Shearouse, 86, passed away Tuesday July 7, 2009 peacefully at her home under the care of Hospice Savannah. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John F. Shearouse, Jr., her parents McKinley J. and Pearl Edgerly Stephens, and her brother, McKinley Mack Stephens. She was born in Morgan City, La.
She was retired from Kaiser Agriculture Chemical. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Cassina Garden Club, The Best of Friends, and The Red Hat Society. She was a graduate of Commercial High School.
Mrs. Shearouse is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Bernie Foran, three grandchildren, Chris and Carole Foran, Patrick and Kim Foran, and Kelli and Matt Stuckey, five great-grandchildren, John Thomas and McKinley Foran, Brittany and Kaitlyn Shuman, and Lily Stuckey, all of Savannah, GA. Her brothers, William T. Stephens, of Willingboro, NJ and Byron A. Stephens, of Savannah, GA and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2009 with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31406, St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty St. Savannah, GA 31401 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Dear Angie and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Mary, John and all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can see Mary and John, Fr. Dee, Madge and Marvin Aids and my Daddy in Heaven now! May God Bless you and your family!
- Tina Kuharik Jones, Bloomingdale, GA
Dear Angie, Bernie & family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss, as well as not making it to the funeral home. We all wanted to give our condolences and let you know that you all are in our prayers. Be well and we hope to see you all soon. Luther Baker & family
- The Bakers, Richmond Hill, GA
Aunt Too was such a wonderful lady and will be missed by all. It was a pleasure and blessing in my life to have known her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
- Deanna Mullis DelMazo, Miami, FL
Dear Angie,Bernie,and Family.You have our deepest sympathy.We remember lot's of happy times with your Mother and Dad at Kof C functions.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I have so many wonderful memories of Mary and John,the great times we shared.I had the flower shop in Garden City.The Kuharik's would invite us to attend all their get togethers.We would all attend Christmas Eve service together.They were so special,you all be proud of the great parents you had. May God Bless each of you at this time of your loss. Patsy Foster
- Patsy Foster, Midway, GA
Dear Angie and Family, I always loved and admired Mary. She was my Mother's best friend in the whole world. To know Mary was to love her. Heaven has a new Angel now that Mary has arrived.
- Paula Williams, Athens, GA
Dear Angie and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Mary, John and all of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can see Mary and John, Fr. Dee, Madge and Marvin Aids and my Daddy in Heaven now! May God Bless you and your family!
- Tina Kuharik Jones, Bloomingdale, GA
Dear Angie, Bernie & family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss, as well as not making it to the funeral home. We all wanted to give our condolences and let you know that you all are in our prayers. Be well and we hope to see you all soon. Luther Baker & family
- The Bakers, Richmond Hill, GA
Aunt Too was such a wonderful lady and will be missed by all. It was a pleasure and blessing in my life to have known her. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
- Deanna Mullis DelMazo, Miami, FL
Dear Angie,Bernie,and Family.You have our deepest sympathy.We remember lot's of happy times with your Mother and Dad at Kof C functions.You are in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I have so many wonderful memories of Mary and John,the great times we shared.I had the flower shop in Garden City.The Kuharik's would invite us to attend all their get togethers.We would all attend Christmas Eve service together.They were so special,you all be proud of the great parents you had. May God Bless each of you at this time of your loss. Patsy Foster
- Patsy Foster, Midway, GA
Dear Angie and Family, I always loved and admired Mary. She was my Mother's best friend in the whole world. To know Mary was to love her. Heaven has a new Angel now that Mary has arrived.
- Paula Williams, Athens, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
