Celebrating the life of
Sue Zipperer Sledge
November 23, 1916 - January 02, 2009
Sue Zipperer Sledge, 92, died January 2, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Arnold Alton Zipperer and Clyde Beatrice Johnson Zipperer. Mrs. Sledge was a homemaker, communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a longtime volunteer with Hospice Savannah, Inc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Neill Sledge, son, Joseph Neill Sledge, Jr., grandson, James W. Sledge, Jr. and siblings, Mary Ada "Madie" Zipperer Holland, Clyde Beatrice "Bea" Zipperer King, Arnold Alton Zipperer, Jr. and James Johnson Zipperer.
Surviving are her son, James W. "Jim" Sledge of Savannah; granddaughter, Ashlyn Seckinger of St. Simons Island, GA; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with Msgr. P. James Costigan, Celebrant and Fr. Patrick O'Brien, Con-Celebrant.
Burial: Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, P.O. Box 30859, Savannah, GA 31410 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Jim, Sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marcus and Suzanne Tootle
- Marcus Tootle, pooler, GA
Jim, Please know that we are thinking of you. I'm sorry we couldn't be there, but I'm glad my mom could. Take care of yourself. Tracy
- Tracy and JP Clancy and Family, Birmingham, AL
Jim, we are sorry we could not be with you at this extremely difficult time but health reasons prevented us from being with you. Your Mother was a wonderful person but she is now in a much better place. Don't forget that as always, we are here for you.
- Teresa & family, Savannah, GA
We shared a lot of fun and I thought of her as a second Mother. She was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with her family.
- Ginny Pepin, Dallas, TX
I'm sorry we won't be able to attend. May the Lord bless the entire family during your grieving process.We'll be praying for you. Love, Gray, Tammy and Emily Casagrande
- Gray Casagrande, Claxton, GA
Mrs. Sledge was an amazing lady and anyone could tell you that. She always had the brightest smile and that sassy look about her. I am so blessed to have had her in my life and the memories will live on forever. May God bring your family peace during this time. I will never forget her dry sense of humor! Sarah Edenfield
- Sarah Edenfield, Savannah, GA
Jim, Sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marcus and Suzanne Tootle
- Marcus Tootle, pooler, GA
Jim, Please know that we are thinking of you. I'm sorry we couldn't be there, but I'm glad my mom could. Take care of yourself. Tracy
- Tracy and JP Clancy and Family, Birmingham, AL
Jim, we are sorry we could not be with you at this extremely difficult time but health reasons prevented us from being with you. Your Mother was a wonderful person but she is now in a much better place. Don't forget that as always, we are here for you.
- Teresa & family, Savannah, GA
We shared a lot of fun and I thought of her as a second Mother. She was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with her family.
- Ginny Pepin, Dallas, TX
I'm sorry we won't be able to attend. May the Lord bless the entire family during your grieving process.We'll be praying for you. Love, Gray, Tammy and Emily Casagrande
- Gray Casagrande, Claxton, GA
Mrs. Sledge was an amazing lady and anyone could tell you that. She always had the brightest smile and that sassy look about her. I am so blessed to have had her in my life and the memories will live on forever. May God bring your family peace during this time. I will never forget her dry sense of humor! Sarah Edenfield
- Sarah Edenfield, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
