Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Ann Schaaf
February 05, 1927 - May 10, 2009
Elizabeth Ann Schaaf
Savannah – Elizabeth Ann Brown Schaaf, 82, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Buckingham South in Savannah. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Ormsby Dearmon and Charlie McGrady Brown. She lived in Savannah most of her life with the exception of seventeen years spent with her husband in the military. Mrs. Schaaf was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church, American Red Cross volunteer and a homemaker. During her years as a devoted mother, she was active as a Cub Scout Den Mother and School PTA. Her husband, Oscar Reynold Schaaf and twin sister, Peggy Aliotta preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy S. and Jim Love of Savannah; Patricia S. and Matt Waldschmidt of Cary, NC; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Karen Schaaf of Richmond Hill; Greg and Susan Schaaf of Germantown, TN; six grandchildren, Mark Schaaf of San Francisco, CA; David Schaaf and his wife, Ashley of Los Angeles, CA; Brian Schaaf of Pittsburgh, PA; Gary Schaaf of Los Angeles, CA; Lauren Schaaf of Athens, GA; Erin Love of Savannah; one great granddaughter, Hayley Schaaf of Los Angeles, CA and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, at St. James Catholic Church with The Reverend Mark Ross, Celebrant.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Odyssey Health Care, 5105 Paulsen St., Suite 225-D, Savannah, GA 31405.
Dear Tricia and family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a dear person and wonderful lady. I have many happy memories of her. My dad and I send our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Carolyn Henry Rader
- Carolyn Rader, Decatur, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms. Betty was a wonderful neighbor and a very kind lady. We are sorry to hear she was ill but glad she is no longer suffering. She will be missed. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance. ~ Chuck, Liz, Sarah and Charlie.
- The Singleton Family, Savannah, GA
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Love and family,our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Mrs.Love's mother.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was so kind and she will be missed by many.
- Chris and Waynette Ford, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bruce and Gloria Whitestone
- Gloria Whitestone, Germantown, TN
Deepest condolences to the family.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
Dear Tricia, Peggy, Greg and Mike & all your loved ones, Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you at this difficult time and have fond memories of your wonderful mom. May your memories comfort you. I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Lisa Portwood
- Lisa Portwood, Atlanta, GA
Dear Tricia and family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a dear person and wonderful lady. I have many happy memories of her. My dad and I send our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Carolyn Henry Rader
- Carolyn Rader, Decatur, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms. Betty was a wonderful neighbor and a very kind lady. We are sorry to hear she was ill but glad she is no longer suffering. She will be missed. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance. ~ Chuck, Liz, Sarah and Charlie.
- The Singleton Family, Savannah, GA
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Love and family,our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Mrs.Love's mother.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was so kind and she will be missed by many.
- Chris and Waynette Ford, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bruce and Gloria Whitestone
- Gloria Whitestone, Germantown, TN
Deepest condolences to the family.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
Dear Tricia, Peggy, Greg and Mike & all your loved ones, Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you at this difficult time and have fond memories of your wonderful mom. May your memories comfort you. I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Lisa Portwood
- Lisa Portwood, Atlanta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
