Celebrating the life of
Nita M. Williams
September 21, 1938 - November 18, 2008
Nita Donehoo Morgan Williams
Nita Donehoo Morgan Williams, wife, mother, volunteer and civic activist died on November 18, 2008 at her home at 210 East Liberty Street, Savannah, Georgia after a courageous and fierce battle with acute myelogeous leukemia. Nita will be remembered for her beauty, elegance, genteel Southern charm, her kind and generous spirit and loyalty to family, friends and causes she supported.
Nita was the daughter of the late William Jason Morgan and Nita Donehoo and wife for more than fifty-one years of Savannah attorney, E. Pomeroy Williams. She was educated at The Pape School in Savannah, and Mount Vernon Seminary, Washington, D.C., Mount Vernon College, Washington, D.C. and The University of Georgia. Nita was a current or former member of numerous civic, social and hereditary organizations including The Junior League of Savannah, The Little Theatre, The Women's Board of Bethesda, The Trustee's Garden Club, The Married Women's Card Club and The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia. Nita was a member of St. John's Church in Savannah and a staunch Anglican.
Nita served on the City of Savannah Drain Committee with now City Councilman Larry E. Stuber in the 1980's which was instrumental in bringing about better drainage solutions for the low lying areas of Savannah. She formed the Liberty Street Property Owner's Association when the Georgia Department of Transportation threatened to obliterate the park median in Liberty Street and make it a thoroughfare and filed suit against the DOT in the United States District Court successfully saving the historic street from desecration. Her slogan "Give me Liberty as a Street and not as a Highway" is still a watchword.
Nita loved her native City and was a proponent and supporter of historic preservation and zoning. She led or prominently participated in actions to require the City of Savannah to enforce its zoning ordinances to prevent commercial development in residential neighborhoods in Savannah's Historic District. She frequently appeared at meetings of the Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission in support of causes to preserve Savannah's historic buildings structures and sites.
Nita's varied interests included reading, gardening and traveling all of which she pursued with characteristic enthusiasm.
In addition to her husband Nita is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Edgar Pomeroy Williams, Jr. Leigh and George Morgan Williams Kristin, all of Charleston, South Carolina; three grandchildren, Katherine Donehoo Williams, Edgar Pomeroy Williams III and John F. Williams, all of Atlanta, Georgia; her brother Dr. William Jason Morgan and her niece Dr. Michelle Morgan, both of Cambridge, Massachusetts; her nephew, Dr. Jason Phipps-Morgan, of Ithaca, New York; and her Morgan and Foy family cousins.
Funeral Service: 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008 at St. John's Church.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be, E. Brian Culver, Edward S. Dillon, Joseph E. Brown Harper, Clarkson C. Logan, Gordon D. Denney and Charles Hill Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be John R. Adams, E. Bryan Connerat, Dale C. Critz, Edwin H. Culver, Samuel R. Dunlap, Jr., J. Lawrence Dunn,
J. Robert Logan, M.D., Richard R. Schulze, M.D., Stark A. Sutton, John L. Tucker, A. Neff McIntosh, Walter C. Hartridge, Asa B. Davis and A. Preston Russell, M.D.
Remembrances may be made in Nita's memory to St. John's Church, 1 West Macon Street, Savannah, Georgia; Bethesda Home for Boys, Savannah, Georgia; M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; Warren A. Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, Savannah Chapter; or a favorite charity.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I finally can write this Mrs Wiliams, how much you meant to me as an employer , mentor, & friend. You made me laugh so many days when I was suppose to be working. You taught me so much and was so generous.. I'll always carry you in my prayers. You made me a better person. Your Grace, Beauty, & Compassion I will always cherish. To the family I wish you Peace. Patricia
- patricia paige, buffalo, NY
We are sorry for the loss, but know that Nita is in a very peaceful place now. She was a terrific friend and 'aunt' and loved by many.
- Alice and Laurence Dunn, jacksonville, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nita was a wonderful lady, she will be missed.
- carol chambers, SAVANNAH, GA
Pomeroy,my deepest sympathy to you and the family on the loss of your wife.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Morgan, I am very sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Andrew Hall, Charleston, SC
Morgan, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Andrea Stewart, Charleston, SC
Pomeroy, Nita was the best. I always loved seeing her and you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jane
- Jane Wheeler, Atlanta, GA
Morgan, I am praying for you and your family.
- Hycles Montgomery, Charleston, SC
Morgan, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Heather Bingham, Charleston, SC
Pomery,we are thinking of you and your entire family. May God bless you all.
- Charles Goodwin, Augusta, GA
Dear Pomeroy, We were so sorry to hear about Nita. Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Joey and Aileen Bel
- Aileen Bel, , GA
Morgan and Family, Our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful woman and she will be missed by all. Our prayers are with all of you.
- Steven and Terri Victor, Claxton, GA
To All The Family, Our deepest sympathies for you and your family for your dear loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. George and Shirley Oelschig
- George & Shirley Oelschig, Savannah, GA
Alexee and I extend our most sincere condolences. Nita is in a better place now. We are better for having had her in our lives and will cherish our fond memories.
- Ted Saunders, Columbus, OH
Pomeroy, we are thinking about you and your family. Take care.
- Susan and Reed Dulany, Savannah, GA
Pomeroy, Ned & Morgan, My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Nita was like no other and her memory will continue in the lives of others forever. She was truly a gift to all that knew her. Love to you all, Jenny
- Jennifer Antoon, Atlanta, GA
Pomeroy and Family Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We have felt colser to you all during Nita's corageous fight. We were recruted early to be a part of her prayer team, and we have prayed constantly for her for years. We will continue to pray for your family in this time of sorrow. Angela & Dick Mahany
- Angela & Dick Mahany, Hilton Head Island, SC
Morgan and family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.Her tributes certainly show what a wonderful woman she was and what an impact she had in so many peoples lives. On behalf of the Dixon Hughes firm please accept our condolences. Rudy Thomas
- Rudy Thomas, Charleston, SC
Morgan, You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. Blair
- blair clawson, charleston, SC
Sorry for your loss. Morgan let us know if we can do anything.
- Rudy Thomas, Charleston, SC
Dear Williams Family, Please accept my condolences for the passing of Nita M. Williams. My special condolences go to Morgan.
- Matthew Hurd, Charleston, SC
Pomeroy, The service was lovely and well attended - Nita would have been pleased. As the shamrock continues to thrive, I will continue to remember her! My prayers are with all of you. Betty
- Bettyann Talley, Savannah, GA
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Chatham Capital Group, Savannah, GA
Morgan, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. We are all thinking and praying for your family. Take care, Betsy
- Betsy Roof, Charleston, SC
Dear Pomeroy and Morgan, We will remember Nita for her grace, style and wit. May the Lord give you His peace at this time. You are in our prayers. -Brian & Mary Jane
- Brian & Mary Jane Dennison, Mukono, - Other
Morgan, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My prayers sincerely go out to you and your father.
- Chris O'Neal, Charleston, SC
Pomeroy and Family, My deepest condolences. You are all in my thoughts.
- Strachan Pindar, Boone, NC
Mr. Williams, we are very sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers. Janet DeBoe, Link Properties
- Janet DeBoe, Savannah, GA
Pomeroy, we are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Scott & Terri Sherman, Richmond Hill, GA
Pomeroy, Our deepest sympathies for you and your family for your dear loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bill and Sally Linkenhoker, Savannah, GA
Pomeroy, we are thinking about you and your family. Nita was a first class lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.
- Mills & Julia Morrison, Savannah, GA
I finally can write this Mrs Wiliams, how much you meant to me as an employer , mentor, & friend. You made me laugh so many days when I was suppose to be working. You taught me so much and was so generous.. I'll always carry you in my prayers. You made me a better person. Your Grace, Beauty, & Compassion I will always cherish. To the family I wish you Peace. Patricia
- patricia paige, buffalo, NY
We are sorry for the loss, but know that Nita is in a very peaceful place now. She was a terrific friend and 'aunt' and loved by many.
- Alice and Laurence Dunn, jacksonville, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nita was a wonderful lady, she will be missed.
- carol chambers, SAVANNAH, GA
Pomeroy,my deepest sympathy to you and the family on the loss of your wife.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Morgan, I am very sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Andrew Hall, Charleston, SC
Morgan, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Andrea Stewart, Charleston, SC
Pomeroy, Nita was the best. I always loved seeing her and you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jane
- Jane Wheeler, Atlanta, GA
Morgan, I am praying for you and your family.
- Hycles Montgomery, Charleston, SC
Morgan, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Heather Bingham, Charleston, SC
Pomery,we are thinking of you and your entire family. May God bless you all.
- Charles Goodwin, Augusta, GA
Dear Pomeroy, We were so sorry to hear about Nita. Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Joey and Aileen Bel
- Aileen Bel, , GA
Morgan and Family, Our thoughts and condolences are with you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful woman and she will be missed by all. Our prayers are with all of you.
- Steven and Terri Victor, Claxton, GA
To All The Family, Our deepest sympathies for you and your family for your dear loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. George and Shirley Oelschig
- George & Shirley Oelschig, Savannah, GA
Alexee and I extend our most sincere condolences. Nita is in a better place now. We are better for having had her in our lives and will cherish our fond memories.
- Ted Saunders, Columbus, OH
Pomeroy, we are thinking about you and your family. Take care.
- Susan and Reed Dulany, Savannah, GA
Pomeroy, Ned & Morgan, My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Nita was like no other and her memory will continue in the lives of others forever. She was truly a gift to all that knew her. Love to you all, Jenny
- Jennifer Antoon, Atlanta, GA
Pomeroy and Family Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We have felt colser to you all during Nita's corageous fight. We were recruted early to be a part of her prayer team, and we have prayed constantly for her for years. We will continue to pray for your family in this time of sorrow. Angela & Dick Mahany
- Angela & Dick Mahany, Hilton Head Island, SC
Morgan and family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.Her tributes certainly show what a wonderful woman she was and what an impact she had in so many peoples lives. On behalf of the Dixon Hughes firm please accept our condolences. Rudy Thomas
- Rudy Thomas, Charleston, SC
Morgan, You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. Blair
- blair clawson, charleston, SC
Sorry for your loss. Morgan let us know if we can do anything.
- Rudy Thomas, Charleston, SC
Dear Williams Family, Please accept my condolences for the passing of Nita M. Williams. My special condolences go to Morgan.
- Matthew Hurd, Charleston, SC
Pomeroy, The service was lovely and well attended - Nita would have been pleased. As the shamrock continues to thrive, I will continue to remember her! My prayers are with all of you. Betty
- Bettyann Talley, Savannah, GA
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Chatham Capital Group, Savannah, GA
Morgan, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. We are all thinking and praying for your family. Take care, Betsy
- Betsy Roof, Charleston, SC
Dear Pomeroy and Morgan, We will remember Nita for her grace, style and wit. May the Lord give you His peace at this time. You are in our prayers. -Brian & Mary Jane
- Brian & Mary Jane Dennison, Mukono, - Other -
Morgan, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My prayers sincerely go out to you and your father.
- Chris O'Neal, Charleston, SC
Pomeroy and Family, My deepest condolences. You are all in my thoughts.
- Strachan Pindar, Boone, NC
Mr. Williams, we are very sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers. Janet DeBoe, Link Properties
- Janet DeBoe, Savannah, GA
Pomeroy, we are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Scott & Terri Sherman, Richmond Hill, GA
Pomeroy, Our deepest sympathies for you and your family for your dear loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
- Bill and Sally Linkenhoker, Savannah, GA
Pomeroy, we are thinking about you and your family. Nita was a first class lady with a wonderful sense of humor. She will be greatly missed.
- Mills & Julia Morrison, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
