Celebrating the life of
Rebecca Meeker O'Berry
August 11, 1941 - January 26, 2009
Savannah- Mrs. Rebecca Meeker O'Berry, 67, died Monday, January 26, 2009 at Hospice Savannah after a long illness.
Mrs. O'Berry was a native of Savannah and worked as a paraprofessional with the Chatham County Board of Education for 12 years. She was an avid shopper and loved the Christmas holiday season. Her greatest strength was her faith in Jesus Christ where she devoted her time as a V.B.S. coordinator and Sunday school teacher. She was a long standing member of Islands Christian Church. She also dedicated many hours to the March of Dimes and Muscular Dystrophy Association. Her son, Reid Boykin, parents, Alvin & Irma Meeker and sister, Cindy Meeker preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce O'Berry; sons, Eddie Boykin, Clay Boykin and his wife Debbie, and Allen O'Berry and his wife Heather, all of Savannah; daughter, Amy Thomas and her husband Ben of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Justin Boykin, Rachel Boykin, Taylor O'Berry and Tori O'Berry of Savannah and Abigail Thomas and William Thomas of Dallas, TX; sister Pat Smith of Ocala, Fl and brother, Vic Meeker.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with John LaMaison officiating.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors and staff of Hospice Savannah, Inc.
Becky, you will be greatly missed. Your smile and love are forever embedded in our memories. Our loss is heaven's gain. Our prayers are with all of your family. Lonnie, Rebecca, Shannon and Mildred
- Mercier Family, Savannah, GA
Bruce & family, Be aware of my thoughts and prayers during this difficult week. Sorry I am out of town for work and cannot be there at this time. Becky was a very kind lady and a special friend that will be greatly missed. You and your family did a great job of caring for her. God bless you during the coming days. Regards, Melanie Phillips
- Melanie Phillips, Savannah, GA
Becky, you will be greatly missed. Your smile and love are forever embedded in our memories. Our loss is heaven's gain. Our prayers are with all of your family. Lonnie, Rebecca, Shannon and Mildred
- Mercier Family, Savannah, GA
Bruce & family, Be aware of my thoughts and prayers during this difficult week. Sorry I am out of town for work and cannot be there at this time. Becky was a very kind lady and a special friend that will be greatly missed. You and your family did a great job of caring for her. God bless you during the coming days. Regards, Melanie Phillips
- Melanie Phillips, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
