Celebrating the life of
Donice Devida McNamara "Mickey"
August 04, 1929 - October 10, 2018
Mickey, We will dance at your parties, and sing to your fame; We will march to your accomplishments, And three cheers to your name. We do love you for goodness, And support you in all you do; We pray to God to bless you, Simply because you’re you.
Mickey McNamara, 89, passed away peacefully, October 10th, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Benndale, Ms., to Eula and Print Mixon, she was the youngest of nine children. Mickey attended Brooms Elementary School, and then Perkinston Boarding School in Ms. and later attended nursing school at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala. where she met her future husband, Jack, the love of her life for over fifty years.
After living in Colorado and Florida, their travels led them back to Savannah, where she was a mother and a homemaker.
After raising five children, she began her second career first with Convention Consultants, and then as administrator of Mercy Convent until she retired in 1999.
Mickey was predeceased by her husband, John O. McNamara, Jr.
Mickey is survived by her two daughters: Melanie McNamara Howe (Andy) of Windsor, England and Kathleen Yeckley (Ken) of Savannah; three sons, Michael Carroll McNamara (Gina) of Savannah, and John Patrick McNamara (Cathy), and John O. McNamara, III (Deidra), both of Illinois; her older sister, LaVaughn Mixon Steiner of Fairhope, Ala.; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Savannah for the compassionate and exceptional care given to Mickey during her final days.
A visitation will held on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel where the Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel.
A private Mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church with Reverend Jason P. Adams celebrating. A private burial in be held in the Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13019, Savannah, GA 31406.
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the McNamara family for the loss of your dear loved one. May the thoughts of knowing that friends and family share in your grief be of comfort to your family. God has assured us that we will see our loved ones again “John 5:28,29” and “2 Corinthians 1:3,4”
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What an amazing legacy. I am sorry for your loss. The Bible's. account of the resurrection gives us a sure hope for our dead loved ones. ( John 5:28&29)
- Willie, Loganville, Ga
May the God who comforts us in all our trials be with the McNamara family during this time of sorrow, and remember God’s promise that, The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs willl hear HIS voice and come out.” (John 5:28,29)
- S Supplice , Loganville, Ga
Your Mom was the Best! We will miss her loving smile and kind heart! Rip Mrs McNamara! With Deepest Sympathy
- Carolyn Jenkisn, Sav., Ga
Rejoice with Happiness knowing your Loved One is with her Savior!
- Bill and Debbie Schiber, Highland, Il
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother, Kathleen. Praying for your family.Love Pam
- Pamela Scott Fail, Brooklet, GA
My sincere condolences to the family, sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy, but we have comforting words from the Bible about death that will soon benefit us. Please read Isaiah chapter 25 verse 8, in that scripture you will find encouragement an a promise from our heavenly Father.
- Kay F, Savannah, Ga
Melanie and family...so sorry to hear of your loss..she was a special lady keeping you all in my heart and prayers as you go through this difficult time...you now have another special angel looking down upon you...Love and hugs to the family!!!
- Cleary, Savannah, GA
Dear family sorry for your loss may you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and he has a longing when he will bring our love ones to life again Job 14:14,15 He is the God of all comfort and he comforts during our trials and tribulations just as we comfort others 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 may he sustain and help you.
- MGF, Savannah, Ga
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the McNamara family for the loss of your dear loved one. May the thoughts of knowing that friends and family share in your grief be of comfort to your family. God has assured us that we will see our loved ones again “John 5:28,29” and “2 Corinthians 1:3,4”
- , ,
What an amazing legacy. I am sorry for your loss. The Bible's. account of the resurrection gives us a sure hope for our dead loved ones. ( John 5:28&29)
- Willie, Loganville, Ga
May the God who comforts us in all our trials be with the McNamara family during this time of sorrow, and remember God’s promise that, The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs willl hear HIS voice and come out.” (John 5:28,29)
- S Supplice , Loganville, Ga
Your Mom was the Best! We will miss her loving smile and kind heart! Rip Mrs McNamara! With Deepest Sympathy
- Carolyn Jenkisn, Sav., Ga
Rejoice with Happiness knowing your Loved One is with her Savior!
- Bill and Debbie Schiber, Highland, Il
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother, Kathleen. Praying for your family.Love Pam
- Pamela Scott Fail, Brooklet, GA
My sincere condolences to the family, sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death is never easy, but we have comforting words from the Bible about death that will soon benefit us. Please read Isaiah chapter 25 verse 8, in that scripture you will find encouragement an a promise from our heavenly Father.
- Kay F, Savannah, Ga
Melanie and family...so sorry to hear of your loss..she was a special lady keeping you all in my heart and prayers as you go through this difficult time...you now have another special angel looking down upon you...Love and hugs to the family!!!
- Cleary, Savannah, GA
Dear family sorry for your loss may you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and he has a longing when he will bring our love ones to life again Job 14:14,15 He is the God of all comfort and he comforts during our trials and tribulations just as we comfort others 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 may he sustain and help you.
- MGF, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
