Celebrating the life of
Iva Belle "Pat" Durrence
February 06, 1926 - October 18, 2007
Iva Belle "Pat" Durrence, 81, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Mrs. Durrence was born in Polk County, FL, the daughter of the late Alfred I. and Eula M. Patterson. She has been a resident of Savannah for over 60 years, a former member of Morningside Baptist Church and a longtime member of Burkhalter Baptist Church where she was a member of the Joy Bringers Sunday School Class. Pat graduated from the Warren A. Candler School of Nursing in 1947. She worked with the Cadet Nursing Corps during World War II. She also used her talent and skill working at Telfair Hospital, for Dr.'s A.J. Warring, Sr. and Jr. and with the United States Public Health. Ultimately, she retired as a school nurse after 28 years with the Chatham County Board of Education. She was active with the Georgia State School of Nurses where she served as President for one term.
Mrs. Durrence was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Samples and son-in-law, Donald Sanders. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Thomas G. Durrence of Savannah; daughters, Patsy Sanders of Statesboro, Barbara McComb and husband Richard of Brooklet, Debra Woods and husband Andy of Savannah and Gloria Bray and husband Mike of Brooklet; son, Thomas A. Durrence and wife Trisha of Jefferson; brother, R.T. Patterson of Jefferson, GA; sister, Florene Griswold of Jefferson; 11 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Crossroads Baptist Church, formerly Burkhalter Baptist Church with Pastors Chip Morgan and Mark Willis officiating.
Burial: 3:00 P.M. Saturday at Brewton Cemetery, Hagan, GA.
Thomas, Please know you and your family are in our prayers. Sincerely, Ray and Peggy James
- Ray James, Jefferson, GA
Debbie and family, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to each of you during this difficult time. Your mother must have been a very special person. I did not realize that you were following in her footsteps when we went to nursing school. She must have been very proud of you and the wonderful nurse that you are. Jennifer
- Jennifer Fournier, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Family, With caring thoughts and deepest sympathy at this time. Please know that you are in my prayer's. Love Jill & rusty
- Rusty and Jill Lanier, Richmond Hill, GA
Thomas, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rick and Debbie Castellaw
- Debbie Castellaw, Jefferson, GA
Debra, sorry to learn of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Bruce & Bonita Kirby, , GA
Mr. Durrence, Patsy, Barbara, Gloria, Debbie & Thomas, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Your mother as well as you whole family has been such an important part of my life, not to mention my childhood. I know the loss you are feeling right now. I can tell you the empty feeling will get better but the memory is still there. To me that is a great thing. Not a day goes by that I don't think about Daddy. Just know that my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I love you all so very much. If you need me for anything, please let me know.
- Diane Tryan Williams, Savannah, GA
Thomas, Sorry to hear the news about your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family.
- Pat Shirley, Jefferson, GA
I'll always remember Mrs. Durrence as my school nurse who would let me go home early from school feigning colds, She later explained that she only let me go home 'because your grades were up' She was a very caring and kind-hearted lady. As my brother Mike's mother-in-law she was impeccable. I'm with you Mike and Gloria in your time of grief. I'm sure that the good Lord has welcomed her into His bosom. Love, Bill
- William L Bray, Key West, FL
Thomas, Please know you and your family are in our prayers. Sincerely, Ray and Peggy James
- Ray James, Jefferson, GA
Debbie and family, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to each of you during this difficult time. Your mother must have been a very special person. I did not realize that you were following in her footsteps when we went to nursing school. She must have been very proud of you and the wonderful nurse that you are. Jennifer
- Jennifer Fournier, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear Family, With caring thoughts and deepest sympathy at this time. Please know that you are in my prayer's. Love Jill & rusty
- Rusty and Jill Lanier, Richmond Hill, GA
Thomas, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rick and Debbie Castellaw
- Debbie Castellaw, Jefferson, GA
Debra, sorry to learn of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Bruce & Bonita Kirby, , GA
Mr. Durrence, Patsy, Barbara, Gloria, Debbie & Thomas, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Your mother as well as you whole family has been such an important part of my life, not to mention my childhood. I know the loss you are feeling right now. I can tell you the empty feeling will get better but the memory is still there. To me that is a great thing. Not a day goes by that I don't think about Daddy. Just know that my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I love you all so very much. If you need me for anything, please let me know.
- Diane Tryan Williams, Savannah, GA
Thomas, Sorry to hear the news about your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family.
- Pat Shirley, Jefferson, GA
I'll always remember Mrs. Durrence as my school nurse who would let me go home early from school feigning colds, She later explained that she only let me go home 'because your grades were up' She was a very caring and kind-hearted lady. As my brother Mike's mother-in-law she was impeccable. I'm with you Mike and Gloria in your time of grief. I'm sure that the good Lord has welcomed her into His bosom. Love, Bill
- William L Bray, Key West, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
