Celebrating the life of
Martha P. Horst
August 15, 1933 - April 10, 2008
Martha Parker Horst
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Martha Parker Horst, 74, of Savannah, Georgia, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008, at her home.
Martha was born on August 15, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Savannah in 1956 where she was a loving, caring and supportive mother to her children and grandchildren. Her greatest loves were her family, playing cards, great jokes and college football, especially Alabama and Georgia. The words "Roll Tide" and "Go Dawgs" were frequently heard in Martha's home during football season.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Inez and George Parker and sister Shirley Parker Johnson.
Survivors include her four children, Kathy Horst Koncul of Savannah, Carol Lee Horst of Savannah, Robert Lee Horst, Jr. and daughter-in-law Judy Horst of Charleston, South Carolina, and Karen Thibado and son-in-law Paul Thibado of Pell City, Alabama.
Also surviving are her grandchildren, who adored her, Gina, Adam, David, and Grant Koncul of Savannah, Fritz and Emily Brown of Charleston, South Carolina, Lee Horst Puckhaber, Robert Horst III and Matthew Horst of Charleston, South Carolina, and Tia and Malia Thibado of Pell City, Alabama.
Martha was a great-grandmother to Rylee Puckhaber and Jack Horst of Charleston and Baby Koncul due in September.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 13, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Elmwood Chapel in Birmingham, Alabama with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery, where her hero, Paul Bear Bryant, is also laid to rest.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Billy Graham Crusade, or the American's Veteran's Society.
To the Horst Family, I am very sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a Mother that you can be very pride of and a wonderful person that I am pride to have known. May God be with you all and comfort you during this time. Let me know if I can do anything for you. With Love
- Liz Whitley, Rincon, GA
Kathy, Carol, Bobby and Karen, It is with great sadness I write this note to you today. I have not seen your Mom for several years, but think of her often. I have wonderful memories of Mrs. Horst as a teenager and great memories of Martha throughout my adult years. I will always remember her smile and laughter, her internal and external beauty, but above all, I will remember how much she loved her family. May your memories of favorite stories, family gatherings and everyday things surround you and bring you comfort at this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. With Love and Sympathy, Diana
- Diana Ambrose Makacinas, Irvine, CA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. McCall & Mark
- McCall Pribanic, Neptune Beach, FL
Love and God Bless your family, Debra McGee
- Debra Mcgee, Savannah, GA
My love and prayers are with you. Love Mary
- Mary Snowden, Atlanta, GA
Dear Horst Famiy Billy and I have you in our prayers. We love all of you and are so sorry for your loss. The picture in the paper was beautiful and exactly as I remember her when we were in high school and I first met your fun Mom. She was always my favorite. Kathy and Carol, Kaye and I want to take you to lunch when you come back home. Love Shirley Grotheer
- Shirley Grotheer, Savannah, GA
Dear Carol, Fritz and Emily, my deepest sympathies. I will always remember Ms. Martha as a 'hoot n half'. She was so funny and full of life. It's most difficult to lose a loved one unexpectedly. Try to take comfort in knowing she is in a better place and you'll see her again. Our deepest condolences, Denise and Family
- Denise Cowart-Rahn, Bloomingdale, GA
Dear Horst Family, Our thouhgts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I know how much Martha meant to all of you and what a 'spark' she was to your lives in general. Rest assured that she is at peace and probably making wise comments to St. Peter. Love you, Celi, Glenn,
- Celi, Savannah, GA
To the Horst Family, I am very sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a Mother that you can be very pride of and a wonderful person that I am pride to have known. May God be with you all and comfort you during this time. Let me know if I can do anything for you. With Love
- Liz Whitley, Rincon, GA
Kathy, Carol, Bobby and Karen, It is with great sadness I write this note to you today. I have not seen your Mom for several years, but think of her often. I have wonderful memories of Mrs. Horst as a teenager and great memories of Martha throughout my adult years. I will always remember her smile and laughter, her internal and external beauty, but above all, I will remember how much she loved her family. May your memories of favorite stories, family gatherings and everyday things surround you and bring you comfort at this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. With Love and Sympathy, Diana
- Diana Ambrose Makacinas, Irvine, CA
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. McCall & Mark
- McCall Pribanic, Neptune Beach, FL
Love and God Bless your family, Debra McGee
- Debra Mcgee, Savannah, GA
My love and prayers are with you. Love Mary
- Mary Snowden, Atlanta, GA
Dear Horst Famiy Billy and I have you in our prayers. We love all of you and are so sorry for your loss. The picture in the paper was beautiful and exactly as I remember her when we were in high school and I first met your fun Mom. She was always my favorite. Kathy and Carol, Kaye and I want to take you to lunch when you come back home. Love Shirley Grotheer
- Shirley Grotheer, Savannah, GA
Dear Carol, Fritz and Emily, my deepest sympathies. I will always remember Ms. Martha as a 'hoot n half'. She was so funny and full of life. It's most difficult to lose a loved one unexpectedly. Try to take comfort in knowing she is in a better place and you'll see her again. Our deepest condolences, Denise and Family
- Denise Cowart-Rahn, Bloomingdale, GA
Dear Horst Family, Our thouhgts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I know how much Martha meant to all of you and what a 'spark' she was to your lives in general. Rest assured that she is at peace and probably making wise comments to St. Peter. Love you, Celi, Glenn,
- Celi, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
