Celebrating the life of
Ida Creech Barber
July 07, 1923 - November 16, 2007
IDA CREECH BARBER
Ida Creech Barber, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in the loving care of her family on Friday, November 16, 2007.
She was born on July 7, 1923 in Evans, County, Georgia, the 8th child of Mary Alice Sikes Creech and Robert Manley Creech. She graduated from Claxton High School in 1939 as Valedictorian. She attended Georgia Teachers College now Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA, and later graduated Cum Laude in 1945 from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. She moved to Savannah to work with the Georgia Vocational Program at Savannah High School where she taught for five years. Later in life she sold real estate with Fred Williams Realty, Konter Realty, and Adams Realty. She was a member of Wesley Monumental Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years in the Fellowship Class.
Ida’s gifts of charitable service were exceeded only by her faith in and love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She truly lived a life of integrity that exemplified her faith. She was a loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed but will continue to live in our hearts forever.
She is survived by Dr. George Leland Barber, her husband of 59 years; three children, Janet Barber Thompson Andy, Nancy Barber Zaj Ed and Robert Leland Barber Suzi; four grandchildren: Michael & Stephen Thompson, and Kevin & Jamie Zaj; three sisters: Myrtle Creech Edenfield Hugh, Mary Frances Creech Brough Jim, and Gloria Creech Denny; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to all the care givers of Savannah Hospice who lovingly gave Ida and her family care, comfort and support. This enabled her to spend her last days at her home with her family and friends as she desired.
Visitation will be Monday, November 19, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Zaj, Michael Thompson, Stephen Thompson, James Olan Creech, Stewart Martin and Benny Creech. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Fellowship Class of Wesley Monumental.
Interment following the service at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice Savannah, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416 or The Gideons International, Savannah North Camp, P.O. Box 3682, Savannah, Ga. 31414.
Dear George, Janet, Nancy and Robert, We were all so saddened to hear of your beloved wife and mother's passing. Ida was a dear friend and we have no doubt that she is in a much better place now, where Our Lord welcomed her home and said, 'Well done my good and faithful servant.' Please know precious memories of her will linger in our hearts forever. Our love and prayers are with each of you. Janet Campbell, Gayle, Angie, Linda and Jon
- Janet Campbell, SAV, GA
Ida will be sorely missed. Her smile, humor and grace will always be remembered.
- Jack Childs, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. She was a wonderful lady and I was proud to call her family. Love Zenda and family
- Zenda Anderson Hall, Ellabell, GA
We were sad to hear of Ida's passing. She will be missed. Our prayers of comfort and support are with you. Love, Raymond, Brenda and family
- Raymond and Brenda Lewis, Claxton, GA
My heart goes out to the family, a dear class mate and 75 years of frienship
- Lyndol HelmuthAndrson, Hinesville, GA
Dr. Barber and Family: I am so saddened to learn of Mrs. Barber's passing. She was such a dear, sweet woman that I always loved seeing on my trips home to Savannah. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Rosalind Evans Weiss, Palm Bay, FL
Mr. George, Janet, Nancy, and Robert: Want you all to know I am thinking of you. Ms. Ida was a very special lady with a huge heart for her family, friends, and God. It is my prayer your wonderful memories of her will sustain you in the coming weeks and months ahead. Betty Deloach Hodges Daughter of Harry and Anne Deloach in Claxton
- Betty Deloach Hodges, Statesboro, GA
I just read the paper to find that Ida has gone to be with our Lord. We all know what a devoted Christian she was and how she is rejoicing in heaven. I am sorry that I cannot attend visitation or the service, but do know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been too long since we have seen each other, however I do still have fond memories of our growing up at Trinity. Love, Jan
- Janice Martin Atkinson, Statesboro, GA
Ida and family are in Ada's thoughts and prayers.
- Ada Creech, Claxton, GA
Dear George, Janet, Nancy and Robert, We were all so saddened to hear of your beloved wife and mother's passing. Ida was a dear friend and we have no doubt that she is in a much better place now, where Our Lord welcomed her home and said, 'Well done my good and faithful servant.' Please know precious memories of her will linger in our hearts forever. Our love and prayers are with each of you. Janet Campbell, Gayle, Angie, Linda and Jon
- Janet Campbell, SAV, GA
Ida will be sorely missed. Her smile, humor and grace will always be remembered.
- Jack Childs, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. She was a wonderful lady and I was proud to call her family. Love Zenda and family
- Zenda Anderson Hall, Ellabell, GA
We were sad to hear of Ida's passing. She will be missed. Our prayers of comfort and support are with you. Love, Raymond, Brenda and family
- Raymond and Brenda Lewis, Claxton, GA
My heart goes out to the family, a dear class mate and 75 years of frienship
- Lyndol HelmuthAndrson, Hinesville, GA
Dr. Barber and Family: I am so saddened to learn of Mrs. Barber's passing. She was such a dear, sweet woman that I always loved seeing on my trips home to Savannah. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Rosalind Evans Weiss, Palm Bay, FL
Mr. George, Janet, Nancy, and Robert: Want you all to know I am thinking of you. Ms. Ida was a very special lady with a huge heart for her family, friends, and God. It is my prayer your wonderful memories of her will sustain you in the coming weeks and months ahead. Betty Deloach Hodges Daughter of Harry and Anne Deloach in Claxton
- Betty Deloach Hodges, Statesboro, GA
I just read the paper to find that Ida has gone to be with our Lord. We all know what a devoted Christian she was and how she is rejoicing in heaven. I am sorry that I cannot attend visitation or the service, but do know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. It has been too long since we have seen each other, however I do still have fond memories of our growing up at Trinity. Love, Jan
- Janice Martin Atkinson, Statesboro, GA
Ida and family are in Ada's thoughts and prayers.
- Ada Creech, Claxton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
