Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Mabel White Stuber
April 26, 1917 - June 30, 2008
Elizabeth Mabel White Stuber
Elizabeth "Betty" Stuber, 91, died at Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 30, 2008. She was born April 26, 1917 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Robert Peyton White and Teresa Taylor White. As a child she lived in Sunbury, North Carolina and attended the public schools of Gates County, North Carolina.
During the late 1930's Betty lived in Portsmouth, briefly attending nursing and business schools followed by employment with Branch Detective Agency. She married E. Robelyn Stuber in Portsmouth on March 15, 1941. They were married for 63years, until Robelyn's death in 2004
Betty and Robelyn moved to Savannah in 1951 with their two oldest sons when Robelyn began employment with Diamond Manufacturing Co. Their third son was born in Savannah.
In 1952 the Stubers moved to Fairway Oaks subdivision. They left Savannah in the 1960's, following Robelyn's career to New Orleans, Philadelphia and New York City, returning after Robelyn's retirement in 1974 to their Fairway Oaks home, where they lived for the rest of their lives.
Betty was active in Parent Teacher Associations at Juliette Low Elementary School, H.V. Jenkins High School, Heard Elementary School, and 37th Street School for about 20 years. She was a member of the Fairway Oaks Garden Club in the 1950's and in the Inter-Se Book Club. She was a current member of the Savannah Yacht Club.
In 1951, the Stubers joined First Presbyterian Church. Since 1974 Betty was active in the Fidelis-Davis Hoyle Sunday School Class. She was considered a superstar of the Congregational Care Committee, delivering flowers each week to ill and homebound church members. She was a life member of Presbyterian Women, chairing PW Circle 1 for homebound PW members, and was a current member of PW Circle 3.
Betty is survived by: sons Larry M. Stuber, Donald R. Stuber and wife Neel Foster, and Jerry M. Stuber, all of Savannah; brothers Gerald White and wife Sara of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Forrest White and wife Joyce of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and Marvin White and wife Martha of Lake Wales, Florida. Grandchildren: Brook Stuber, Decatur, Georgia; Brent Stuber, Atlanta, Georgia; Stribling Stuber, Newton, Georgia; Chloe, Tess, Claiborne, Sam, and Elizabeth Stuber, all of Savannah. Step-grandchildren: Major Robert Haas and wife Lori, Prattville, Alabama; Billy Haas, and Brock Haas and wife Rebecca, all of Savannah. Betty is also survived by step-great grandchildren Gracyn and Robert Haas of Prattville, and many nieces and nephews. Caregivers Angela Bartley, Betty Rouse, and Lucille Washington were very special to Betty over the last several weeks.
A memorial service to celebrate Betty's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Avenue, on Wednesday July 2, 11:00 a.m., officiated by Dr. Stephen Williams, with a reception to follow in the church Social Hall.
Active pallbearers are Sam Stuber, Brent Stuber, Billy Haas, Brock Haas, Major Robert Haas, Jakob Stuber, Jerry Stuber, Donald Stuber, and Larry Stuber. Honorary pallbearers are the Elders of First Presbyterian Church. Remembrances to First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel
Stuber Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Betty was a very dear friend to me. She will be missed!
- Irene Smith, savannah, GA
7 3 08 Stuber Family, We are so very sorry to hear your mother had passed away. She was a kind, loving soul who unselfishly gave of herself to the people in her life. I can’t tell you how wonderful she was to my mother, Pearl Hodge, over the years – visiting her, keeping her spirits up, taking the time to encourage mother and others with her bright and cheerful smile, her kind words - just her presence was uplifting. Your mother was truly a model Christian, doing unto others, giving faith, hope and charity to everyone she met. It was our privilege and pleasure to have known your mother and for this we can be thankful. The Hodges of Cromwell
- Frederick & Cheryl Hodge, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Stuber you will truly be missed. The love and support you showed our Mother during her illness will be remembered always. We love you and miss you. Brock and Rebecca Haas
- Brock, Savannah, GA
Stuber Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Betty was a very dear friend to me. She will be missed!
- Irene Smith, savannah, GA
7 3 08 Stuber Family, We are so very sorry to hear your mother had passed away. She was a kind, loving soul who unselfishly gave of herself to the people in her life. I can’t tell you how wonderful she was to my mother, Pearl Hodge, over the years – visiting her, keeping her spirits up, taking the time to encourage mother and others with her bright and cheerful smile, her kind words - just her presence was uplifting. Your mother was truly a model Christian, doing unto others, giving faith, hope and charity to everyone she met. It was our privilege and pleasure to have known your mother and for this we can be thankful. The Hodges of Cromwell
- Frederick & Cheryl Hodge, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Stuber you will truly be missed. The love and support you showed our Mother during her illness will be remembered always. We love you and miss you. Brock and Rebecca Haas
- Brock, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
