Celebrating the life of
Vanita H. Brower
December 23, 1909 - February 23, 2007
Vanita H. Brower
-Savannah, GA - Vanita Brower passed away Friday evening, February 23, 2007, at Azalealand Nursing Home, after ninety-seven years of service to her family, friends, and country. Born in Dallas, Texas on December 23, 1909, she was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a former member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Mrs. Brower was an active member of American Legion Auxiliary, Ganam Post 184, for fifty-seven years. She served as vice-president and then president of the Department of Georgia Auxiliary, was a past Southern Division, National Vice-President of the Auxiliary, and was Chairman of the Legion Auxiliary’s Girls’ State Program for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Roland C. Brower, Sr.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Roland C. Brower, Jr. and Carolyn Brower of Irmo, SC, Thomas W. Brower, Sr. and Celeste Brower of Townsend, GA, and Michael W. Brower and Pat Brower of Canyon Lake, TX; a sister, Mary Hammontree of Tyler, TX; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Rosary Service will begin at 5:30 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Reverend Patrick O’Brien, celebrant.
Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Brower, Jr., Thomas Brower, III, Edward Brower, Charles Brower, Jay Brower, and James Brower.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Our love and prayers are with the family.
- Lamar and Virginia Priester, Varnville, SC
My condolences to the family of a GREAT lady. I owe a debt of gratitude to the fine leadership and strong example of Ms. Brower in the American Legion Auxiliary. Ms. Vanita was devout in teaching new members and sharing her knowledge and experience, advice and guidance with the members of the Department of Georgia. I will never forget her. She demonstrated forebearance, charity and above all a strong allegiance to the American Legion Auxiliary and America's Veterans. May she rest in peace. I believe she is with her Lord after having lived an exemplary life of goodness and love. She will be missed. C. Nini Lynch Past President 1997-1998 American Legion Auxiliary Department of Georgia
- C. Nini Lynch, Canton, GA
Love and prayers for Tommy, Celeste and family. Aunt Nita was a grand lady. She lived a long life dedicated to family and God. God bless her.
- Donna & Lynn Broyles, Rockwall, TX
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
- Patrick and Kim Mock, Atlanta, GA
Vanita performed my installation when I became President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Georgia. I will never forget the beautiful ceremony and what her friendship meant to me. I feel like I knew each of her children through the many stories and how proud she was of all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Frances Allen Past President 1972-1973 American Legion Auxiliary Department of Georgia Past Department Secretary 1976-1999
- Frances Allen, Buford, GA
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Brower's passing. Our thoughts are with her family and we pray that God will bring comfort to them during this difficult time. We love you. Mark,Lisa, Morgan, and Caitlin Ball
- Mark and Lisa Ball, Hampton, SC
Our love and prayers are with the family.
- Lamar and Virginia Priester, Varnville, SC
My condolences to the family of a GREAT lady. I owe a debt of gratitude to the fine leadership and strong example of Ms. Brower in the American Legion Auxiliary. Ms. Vanita was devout in teaching new members and sharing her knowledge and experience, advice and guidance with the members of the Department of Georgia. I will never forget her. She demonstrated forebearance, charity and above all a strong allegiance to the American Legion Auxiliary and America's Veterans. May she rest in peace. I believe she is with her Lord after having lived an exemplary life of goodness and love. She will be missed. C. Nini Lynch Past President 1997-1998 American Legion Auxiliary Department of Georgia
- C. Nini Lynch, Canton, GA
Love and prayers for Tommy, Celeste and family. Aunt Nita was a grand lady. She lived a long life dedicated to family and God. God bless her.
- Donna & Lynn Broyles, Rockwall, TX
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
- Patrick and Kim Mock, Atlanta, GA
Vanita performed my installation when I became President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Georgia. I will never forget the beautiful ceremony and what her friendship meant to me. I feel like I knew each of her children through the many stories and how proud she was of all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Frances Allen Past President 1972-1973 American Legion Auxiliary Department of Georgia Past Department Secretary 1976-1999
- Frances Allen, Buford, GA
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Brower's passing. Our thoughts are with her family and we pray that God will bring comfort to them during this difficult time. We love you. Mark,Lisa, Morgan, and Caitlin Ball
- Mark and Lisa Ball, Hampton, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
