Celebrating the life of
Mary Lillian Kaapa
September 20, 2008 - September 20, 2008
Mary Liilian Kaapa
SAVANNAH – Mary Lillian Simmons Kaapa, age 77, died Friday, September 19, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center after a long battle with Diabetes and heart problems. Born October 12, 1930 in Bulloch County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband John N. Kaapa and her oldest son Russell M. Doughty.
Ms. Lillian #4 worked for 20 years at Larry's Restaurant 1980-2000 and at the White House Restaurant in the early 1950's and again from 1969-1980.
Leaving in her loving memory are a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mickey Hohnerlein of Savannah; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael and Chris Kaapa of Savannah, Joseph Kaapa of Pembroke, and Jerry and Elizabeth Kappa of Bloomingdale. Ms. Lillian had 17 grandchildren and 14 ½ great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a very close companion, Lois Free, who helped her through two years of sickness.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 3:30 pm on Monday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Sammuel P. Hohnerlein, Michael J. Kaapa, John A. Kaapa, Fred Free, Edward Simmons, Robert Simmons, and Larry P. Cory.
Remembrances may be made to Azalealand Nursing Home, 2040 Colonial Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
Dear Mary and Family, Your mother touched the hearts of so many and truly will be missed. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers. Love, Mike and Carole
- Mike & Carole Roush, Savannah, GA
Mary and Family, The loss is great but Mothers gain, to be at peace with our God is our goal also.Remember all of the good times,and we will be reunited with her one day.
- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA
OUR FAMILY HAS KNOWN AND LOVED YOUR MOTHER SINCE THE 50,S SHE ALWAYS BROUGHT A BIG SMILE TO TOMMYS FACE.THOSE WHO KNOW HIM KNOW HOW HARD THAT IS.WE WISH WE COULD BE THERE WITH YOU'LL TODAY BUT TOMMY WILL BE AT MAYO UNTIL NEXT WEEK. WE TRULY SEND OUR LOVE AND HEARTS TO YOU AT THIS TIME.
- TOMMY AND CYNTHIA PORTER, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Mary and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and yours. Miss Lillian was a wonderful woman and I'm honored to have known her. Take comfort in knowing, she'll always be with you. With Love and Sympathy, Denise Cowart-Rahn, Irv and girls
- Denise Cowart-Rahn, Bloomingdale, GA
Knowing your Mother enriched our lives. She made us laugh many days with her quick wit and sense of humor. I will always remember her kindness and concern after my auto accident. Jim and I offer you and your family our sincerest sympathy. God Bless
- Jim and Betsy Spann, Savannah, GA
Dear Mary and Family, Your mother touched the hearts of so many and truly will be missed. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers. Love, Mike and Carole
- Mike & Carole Roush, Savannah, GA
Mary and Family, The loss is great but Mothers gain, to be at peace with our God is our goal also.Remember all of the good times,and we will be reunited with her one day.
- Tim & Gail Ansley, Savannah, GA
OUR FAMILY HAS KNOWN AND LOVED YOUR MOTHER SINCE THE 50,S SHE ALWAYS BROUGHT A BIG SMILE TO TOMMYS FACE.THOSE WHO KNOW HIM KNOW HOW HARD THAT IS.WE WISH WE COULD BE THERE WITH YOU'LL TODAY BUT TOMMY WILL BE AT MAYO UNTIL NEXT WEEK. WE TRULY SEND OUR LOVE AND HEARTS TO YOU AT THIS TIME.
- TOMMY AND CYNTHIA PORTER, SAVANNAH, GA
Dear Mary and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and yours. Miss Lillian was a wonderful woman and I'm honored to have known her. Take comfort in knowing, she'll always be with you. With Love and Sympathy, Denise Cowart-Rahn, Irv and girls
- Denise Cowart-Rahn, Bloomingdale, GA
Knowing your Mother enriched our lives. She made us laugh many days with her quick wit and sense of humor. I will always remember her kindness and concern after my auto accident. Jim and I offer you and your family our sincerest sympathy. God Bless
- Jim and Betsy Spann, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
