Celebrating the life of
Nancy Perry Burr
March 17, 1935 - October 17, 2008
Savannah-Nancy Perry Burr, of the Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA died October 17, 2008, after battling lung cancer for over a year. Nancy was born and raised in Fort Wayne, IN. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Marian Perry.
Nancy graduated from Miami University where she met her husband of 50 years, Dave, and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Nancy and Dave were married in 1957 and they lived in Lorraine, OH, Toledo, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Beaverton, OR and Kennett Square, PA, before retiring to Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA in 2001.
Nancy regularly volunteered at The Encore and Meals on Wheels in Kennett Square, PA. She also enjoyed helping at the Humane Society of Chatham County. Her passions included gardening, playing golf, bowling, mah jongg, travel, painting and drawing.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Dave; daughters, Leslie Medinger of Savannah, Laurie Cameron of Dunwoody, GA and Janet Smith of Erie, CO; five grandchildren, Lauren Medinger, Chandler and Lindsay Cameron, Haley and Wyatt Smith and Cleo, her rescue mutt.
The family is holding a private service.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Lung Cancer Caring Ambassadors Program, 604 East 16th Street, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98663, www.lungcancercap.org or the Savannah/Chatham County Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406, 912-354-9515, www.humanesocietysav.org.
Dear Leslie, Dave and family, I am so sorry to learn of your mother, wife's passing. You are dear to us and have been and will be in our prayers. With much love, Laurie and Bob Puccini
- Laurie Puccini, Savannah, GA
Dear Dave, I don't believe we ever met Nancy because we missed the last two Thursday golf parties for one reason or another. From my discussions with you and others I know she must have been someone extremely special. You have our deepest condolences and a promise that we will remember Nancy in our evening prayers at mealtime every day. Ray and Mary Gawronski
- Mary and Ray Gawronski, Savannah, GA
Nancy and I had alot in common. She was Nancy Perry and I was Gale Perry. Our mothers had the same first names. We will miss her. Gale and Gene
- Gale Cartledge, Savannah, GA
Dear Dave and Family, Though we only knew Nancy briefly, we found her to be a thoughtful, kind and caring person. Truly a lovely lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. Rich and Judy Hinrichs Meckfessel
- Judy Hinrichs, Savannah, GA
Dear Dave, Leslie, Laurie, and Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was an amazing wife, mother, and friend. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Julie Wetterholt Fincher, Lafayette, CO
Our thoughts are with our loyal member, David Burr.
- The Savannah Angels, Savannah, GA
Dave, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Al Babbitt, , GA
Words are few, but the feelings run deep. I'm sorry for your loss but know that her life was great and wonderful- it's so obvious! Love, Eileen & Danny
- Eileen & Dan Galves, Savannah, GA
Dave, how sad to hear of Nancy's passing. Please know that we share in your grief and we are happy to have known and enjoyed such happy times with you and Nancy. I had dinner here last night with some neighbors and we toasted our lost friend. May the Lord grant her an eternity with Him in heaven. Our best to all the family.
- Elaine and Bill Porter, Kennett Square, PA
Dear Dave and Family, Nancy went out of her way to be extra kind to her neighbors, and she always had a smile for us. We are sorry for your loss. Yours from Seawatch Drive, Kirsten & Dick McDonough
- Kirsten McDonough, Savannah, GA
Dear Leslie, Dave and family, I am so sorry to learn of your mother, wife's passing. You are dear to us and have been and will be in our prayers. With much love, Laurie and Bob Puccini
- Laurie Puccini, Savannah, GA
Dear Dave, I don't believe we ever met Nancy because we missed the last two Thursday golf parties for one reason or another. From my discussions with you and others I know she must have been someone extremely special. You have our deepest condolences and a promise that we will remember Nancy in our evening prayers at mealtime every day. Ray and Mary Gawronski
- Mary and Ray Gawronski, Savannah, GA
Nancy and I had alot in common. She was Nancy Perry and I was Gale Perry. Our mothers had the same first names. We will miss her. Gale and Gene
- Gale Cartledge, Savannah, GA
Dear Dave and Family, Though we only knew Nancy briefly, we found her to be a thoughtful, kind and caring person. Truly a lovely lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. Rich and Judy Hinrichs Meckfessel
- Judy Hinrichs, Savannah, GA
Dear Dave, Leslie, Laurie, and Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was an amazing wife, mother, and friend. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Julie Wetterholt Fincher, Lafayette, CO
Our thoughts are with our loyal member, David Burr.
- The Savannah Angels, Savannah, GA
Dave, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
- Al Babbitt, , GA
Words are few, but the feelings run deep. I'm sorry for your loss but know that her life was great and wonderful- it's so obvious! Love, Eileen & Danny
- Eileen & Dan Galves, Savannah, GA
Dave, how sad to hear of Nancy's passing. Please know that we share in your grief and we are happy to have known and enjoyed such happy times with you and Nancy. I had dinner here last night with some neighbors and we toasted our lost friend. May the Lord grant her an eternity with Him in heaven. Our best to all the family.
- Elaine and Bill Porter, Kennett Square, PA
Dear Dave and Family, Nancy went out of her way to be extra kind to her neighbors, and she always had a smile for us. We are sorry for your loss. Yours from Seawatch Drive, Kirsten & Dick McDonough
- Kirsten McDonough, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
