Celebrating the life of
Elise Ledbetter Kearney
April 14, 1912 - April 22, 2007
Elise Ledbetter Kearney
Savannah - Elise, affectionately known as “Ninny,” passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2007, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Kearney,
and her parents, Daniel N. Ledbetter and Lila Zittrauer Ledbetter.
Elise was a native and lifelong resident of Savannah and was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was a vibrant spitfire who lived everyday to the fullest of her 95 years. She was extremely proud of her Salzburger heritage. She was a lover of animals and enjoyed many years at her beloved Tybee Island.
She leaves the following to mourn her passing: Daughter, Betty Teston Chartier of Smyrna, GA, Granddaughter, Elizabeth Elise New Roberts and her husband, Randy Roberts, and two step great-grandsons, Drew and Evan Roberts, all of Bloomingdale, GA.
Deep appreciation is extended to the dedicated ladies who surrounded Ninny with special care, love, and attention in her latter years: Sarah Walker, Jaki Gatch, and Holly Petrea.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to The Humane Society of Savannah – Chatham, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our online guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
MRS KEARNEYS FAMILY I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MRS KEARNEYS PASSING I HAVE KNOWN HER FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A VERY STRONG PERSON AND HAD A WILL OF HER OWN!! SHE PURCHASED SEVERAL CARS INCLUDING THE ONE SHE NOW HAS FROM ME. SHE WOULD ALWAYS CALL IF SHE EVEN THOUGHT SHE MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM AND ASK WHAT SHE SHOULD DO. I THINK ONE OF HER GREATEST HEARTACHES WAS WHEN HER LITTLE DOG DIED. THEN SHE GOT ANOTHER AND THAT MADE HER HAPPY.I'LL MISS TALKING WITH HER. SHE AND HER FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS. GEORGE ROVOLIS
- GEORGE ROVOLIS, SAVANNAH, GA
MRS KEARNEYS FAMILY I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MRS KEARNEYS PASSING I HAVE KNOWN HER FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A VERY STRONG PERSON AND HAD A WILL OF HER OWN!! SHE PURCHASED SEVERAL CARS INCLUDING THE ONE SHE NOW HAS FROM ME. SHE WOULD ALWAYS CALL IF SHE EVEN THOUGHT SHE MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM AND ASK WHAT SHE SHOULD DO. I THINK ONE OF HER GREATEST HEARTACHES WAS WHEN HER LITTLE DOG DIED. THEN SHE GOT ANOTHER AND THAT MADE HER HAPPY.I'LL MISS TALKING WITH HER. SHE AND HER FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS. GEORGE ROVOLIS
- GEORGE ROVOLIS, SAVANNAH, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
