Celebrating the life of
Mary Frances Podres
October 23, 1935 - January 13, 2008
MARY FRANCES "FRAN" PODRES
Mary Frances "Fran" Podres, loving wife, mother and devoted grandmother died Sunday, January 13, 2008 under the care of Hospice Savannah after a long illness. Mrs. Podres was born October 23, 1935 in Port Henry, New York. She was a longtime resident of Savannah and was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church.
Surviving are; her husband, William B. Podres Sr. of Savannah, her children, Deborah Fulghum of Panama City Beach, Florida, William B. Podres Jr. of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Kathleen Mock of Tallahassee, Florida, Patricia Bergey of Atlanta, Georgia and Kelli Anderson of Richmond Hill. Also surviving are her sisters, Barbara Mullen of Mineville, New York and Judy Slattery of San Antonio, Texas, her brother, John Callahan of Mineville, New York, her 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 15, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with the Reverend Joseph Smith, celebrant.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances to Hospice Savannah Inc., P.O Box 13190 Savannah, Georgia 31416.
FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Katherine Epolito, Atlanta, GA
Bill Podres & all your family, I am so sorry about your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
- Sarah Trussell, Pooler, GA
Patti and family - my heart goes out to all of you. I know this is a very sad and difficult time, but know that your mother will always be with you and watching over you. Take comfort in remembering the good fun times.
- Tresa Kenkel, Marietta, GA
Our prayers are with your family that God will give you the strength you need to cope during this time. Allison Manning friend of Patti's in Atlanta
- Allison Manning, , GA
Thinking of you and your family. Sincerely, Kris Bennett
- kris bennett, Atlanta, GA
Dear Patti and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God watch over you and give you the comfort you need.
- Brandy Grayson, Griffin, GA
Debbie and Mike...you are in our thoughts and prayers. From the Bullfrogs
- Lily Pond Supper Club, Sylvania, GA
Billy, I am so sorry to hear of the your loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sadden time in your life.
- Martha Walsh, Richmond, VA
Patti, Mr. Podres and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am thinking of you and wish I could be there. Susan and Rick Russell
- Susan Russell, Park City, UT
Patti & Family: Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Warm regards, Debbie and Glen Hooten and Betty Kuzemchak
- Debbie Hooten, Jasper, GA
My most sincere thoughts go out to the entire Podres family.
- Frank Elliott, Atlanta, GA
We offer our sincere sympathy to all the family at this time of bereavement.
- mr and mrs thornberry, savannah, GA
May God be with you at this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy. I will truly miss being greeted with her beautiful smiles on Mondays. Love, Pat Brown
- Pat Brown, Savannah, GA
To all the Podres family, I pray the peace that surpasses all under standing sustains you during this time of grief. I know my God gave that to me when mama died and I'm so glad to be able to look back now and know that there was a God that loves me and carried me through it all and still does. He will never leave me nor forsake me and I love that. Whew!! Hold on to that if you can!!! I love you all so very much!! Especially your mama and the way she made your home so very special. I didn't hear the news until Tues. night. I'm so sorry I missed visitation. I'll see you tommorrow. K
- Kay Garletts, brooklet, GA
Our thoughts are with you. John and Cindi White
- John and Cindi White, Atlanta, GA
Love to all
- Judy, Bridget & Caitlyn Slattery, Helotes, TX
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
- Katherine Epolito, Atlanta, GA
Bill Podres & all your family, I am so sorry about your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
- Sarah Trussell, Pooler, GA
Patti and family - my heart goes out to all of you. I know this is a very sad and difficult time, but know that your mother will always be with you and watching over you. Take comfort in remembering the good fun times.
- Tresa Kenkel, Marietta, GA
Our prayers are with your family that God will give you the strength you need to cope during this time. Allison Manning friend of Patti's in Atlanta
- Allison Manning, , GA
Thinking of you and your family. Sincerely, Kris Bennett
- kris bennett, Atlanta, GA
Dear Patti and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God watch over you and give you the comfort you need.
- Brandy Grayson, Griffin, GA
Debbie and Mike...you are in our thoughts and prayers. From the Bullfrogs
- Lily Pond Supper Club, Sylvania, GA
Billy, I am so sorry to hear of the your loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sadden time in your life.
- Martha Walsh, Richmond, VA
Patti, Mr. Podres and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am thinking of you and wish I could be there. Susan and Rick Russell
- Susan Russell, Park City, UT
Patti & Family: Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Warm regards, Debbie and Glen Hooten and Betty Kuzemchak
- Debbie Hooten, Jasper, GA
My most sincere thoughts go out to the entire Podres family.
- Frank Elliott, Atlanta, GA
We offer our sincere sympathy to all the family at this time of bereavement.
- mr and mrs thornberry, savannah, GA
May God be with you at this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy. I will truly miss being greeted with her beautiful smiles on Mondays. Love, Pat Brown
- Pat Brown, Savannah, GA
To all the Podres family, I pray the peace that surpasses all under standing sustains you during this time of grief. I know my God gave that to me when mama died and I'm so glad to be able to look back now and know that there was a God that loves me and carried me through it all and still does. He will never leave me nor forsake me and I love that. Whew!! Hold on to that if you can!!! I love you all so very much!! Especially your mama and the way she made your home so very special. I didn't hear the news until Tues. night. I'm so sorry I missed visitation. I'll see you tommorrow. K
- Kay Garletts, brooklet, GA
Our thoughts are with you. John and Cindi White
- John and Cindi White, Atlanta, GA
Love to all
- Judy, Bridget & Caitlyn Slattery, Helotes, TX
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
