Celebrating the life of
Shirley Garfola Brown
October 29, 1933 - July 26, 2008
Shirley Garfola Brown
TYBEE ISLAND – Shirley Garfola Brown, age 74, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 29, 1933 in Monessen, PA Shirley moved to Savannah in 1961 and had lived on Tybee Island since 1978.
She was a graduate of Monessen High School, Class of 1951, and attended McKeesport School of Nursing in McKeesport, PA.
She was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church and a former member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Surviving are her husband of fifty-five years, William R. Brown of Tybee Island; four children, Debra Browder Larry of Richmond Hill, Cheryl Hobbs of Wilmington Island, Cynthia Marsh of High Point, NC, and William R. Brown, Jr. Laurie of Savannah; eight grandchildren, Michael Hobbs Connie and Jessica Hobbs of Savannah, John Marsh Kerri of Summerville, SC, Laura Marsh of High Point, NC, Sean Brown Heather and Kacie Brown, all of Savannah, Mandy Browder of Kingsland, GA, and Larry Browder, Jr. of San Francisco, CA; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Olive Jane Faust of Hilton Head, SC; two brothers, Albert Horvath of Atlanta, and John Garfola of Sun City, SC.
A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2008, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, with The Rev. Thomas Peyton officiating.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
To the family of Shirley: You are all in my thoughts at this time. Know that she is still with you in all the little ways. Tiny things in your day to day lives will make you stop and realize she is always with you. Much love, Laura Brown despite the last name, I'm not a relation
- Laura Brown, Haverhill, MA
Mr. Brown,Cheryl, Jessica and Michael. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Erica had some wonderful times at her house playing with Jessica.May happy Memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
- Paula Morris, Tybee Island/Ellabell, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family of Shirley in this time of loss and sadness. I wish you all strength to see you through. God bless you all. Lots of love,Deb
- Deb Walsh, Fort plain, NY
I was saddened to hear of Shirley's death at church on Saturday. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless!
- Brian Cannon, Savannah, GA
Shirley was my best friend and though we never met each other in person, we shared many many good times on the computer and on the phone. She was there for me and me for her through some very rough times. I thank God for bringing her into my life. My prayers are with you all and Bert and I are here if you need a friend. Take care of Bill because he needs his family. Lots of Love, Peggy and Bert
- Peggy Brittain, Clarksville, TN
Dear Bill, So many years have passed since we were neighbors on 48th St.,it was a shock to learn that Shirley had passed and also to see that we were the same age. My parents were always grateful for the many kindnesses you both showed them, as were my late brother and I. May you and your daughters find comfort in remembering her goodness and love. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Jack Golden
- jack golden, Savannah, GA
To the family of Shirley: You are all in my thoughts at this time. Know that she is still with you in all the little ways. Tiny things in your day to day lives will make you stop and realize she is always with you. Much love, Laura Brown despite the last name, I'm not a relation
- Laura Brown, Haverhill, MA
Mr. Brown,Cheryl, Jessica and Michael. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Erica had some wonderful times at her house playing with Jessica.May happy Memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
- Paula Morris, Tybee Island/Ellabell, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family of Shirley in this time of loss and sadness. I wish you all strength to see you through. God bless you all. Lots of love,Deb
- Deb Walsh, Fort plain, NY
I was saddened to hear of Shirley's death at church on Saturday. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless!
- Brian Cannon, Savannah, GA
Shirley was my best friend and though we never met each other in person, we shared many many good times on the computer and on the phone. She was there for me and me for her through some very rough times. I thank God for bringing her into my life. My prayers are with you all and Bert and I are here if you need a friend. Take care of Bill because he needs his family. Lots of Love, Peggy and Bert
- Peggy Brittain, Clarksville, TN
Dear Bill, So many years have passed since we were neighbors on 48th St.,it was a shock to learn that Shirley had passed and also to see that we were the same age. My parents were always grateful for the many kindnesses you both showed them, as were my late brother and I. May you and your daughters find comfort in remembering her goodness and love. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Jack Golden
- jack golden, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
