Eleanor Gooding Guerry

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Celebrating the life of
Eleanor Gooding GuerryAugust 02, 1936 - February 24, 2007

ELEANOR GOODING GUERRY

Eleanor Gooding Guerry died at her home in Savannah on February 20, 2007.
Ms. Guerry was born in Savannah on August 2, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Roderick LeRoy Guerry, Sr. of Savannah
Ms. Guerry graduated from Pape School. She attended the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and History. She received her Masters Degree in Education from Georgia Southern University.
Ms. Guerry made her debut at the Cotillion Club in Savannah in 1955. She was one of the first tour guides in Savannah. Her career spanned being a professional artist; Executive Director of Candler Hospital Associates, Inc.; Personal Lines Insurance Representative for Home Insurance Company; co-owner of the Savannah Linen Outlet; Office Manager of Norell Services, and a teacher in the Savannah School System. She was currently a property consultant with Celia Dunn Realty.
Ms. Guerry was a member of The Georgia Historical Society, The Historic Savannah Foundation, The Telfair Museum of Art, the Junior League of Savannah, The English Speaking Union, The Coastal Heritage Society, the Social Register, the American Mensa Society, The Huguenot Society of South Carolina and The Daughters of the Society of the Cincinnati. Ms. Guerry was a founding member of both Gallery 209 and of The Commerce Club and a former member of the Savannah Art Association. She was the current Chairman of the Savannah Town Committee of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America and was president-elect of The Society of First Families of South Carolina. Most importantly, she was a beloved member of the M’s.
Among her many interests were painting, writing and reading. Her paintings hang in many homes and offices across the United States. She was currently working on a book on the letters of Juliet Low.
She was a communicant of Saint John’s Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her beloved dog, Agnes; her two sons, William Guerry Conrade and his wife Jeannie of Birmingham, Alabama and Thompson Gooding Conrade and his wife Jean of Savannah; her brother Dr. Roderick LeRoy Guerry, Jr. and his wife Sue Stalvey Guerry of Savannah, Black Mountain, NC and Cedar, NM; one niece, Dr. Caroline McIntosh Guerry Lewis and her husband, Todd Hunter Lewis of Sandia Park, NM.; one nephew, Roderick Reynolds Guerry and his wife, Nathalie and their two daughters, Sophia and Anna of Martinez.
Visitation will be Friday, February 23, 2007 from six o’clock until eight o’clock at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Noon at St. John’s Episcopal Church, One West Macon Street with burial to follow in Greenwich Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Herbert Guerry, Thomas Heyward, Preston Russell, James Menge of Jacksonville and Heyward Gignilliat.
Remembrances to your favorite charity.
FOX AND WEEKS FUENRAL DIRECTORS HODGOSN CHAPEL

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Roddy, Tom and Guerry: Eleanor was maid of honor in my wedding and I, in hers. Our memories and friendship stretch back to middle school. Many people in Savannah will miss her and the contributions she made to her beloved hometown. - sharon egan

- Sharon B. Egan, Lilburn, GA

So sorry I missed the funeral...Eleanor was always with a smile and I enjoyed knowing her via the Colonial Dames. I will keep all of your family in my prayers...Anne Hendrix

- Anne Demere Hendrix, Savannah, GA

I've known Eleanor for the last decade through Mensa in which she initiated our dining group, Bon Vivant. Each April she opened her lovely home to a group of us who participated in Culture Quest, a Mensa trivia test that makes most of us wonder how we got into Mensa in the first place. As a lifelong beach lover, I was amazed to learn Eleanor had painted the wonderful artwork decorating her walls. She will be missed.

- Barbara Nixon, Savannah, GA

To our dear 'Gooding' family...I am so sad to not be able to be there with you all. Of one thing I am sure...L'edna, Eleanor, Jim and Hagood are all embracing the Homecoming of our dear Eleanor. Memories of many 'Gooding' moments through the years flood my mind from a family that treated me as a genuine and beloved 'Gooding'. Eleanor's laughter was contagious and only to be topped by her cousin Jimmy's as they shared the same familiar stories over and over again and into the wee hours always ending with how blessed they were to be born pure 'Goodings'! We will so miss you, Eleanor. May your stories and memory live on and comfort those who loved and knew you for the time left and until you all meet again. Our sincere love , Jimmy and Gaye

- Jimmy and Gaye, Neptune Beach, FL

We are so sad to lose such a dear friend of so many years. We will always remember her generous nature, her unbounded talents,and her all-encompassing intelligence. A special memory is the trip we took to Atlanta to buy my wedding dress. Her advice was always honest and helpful.

- Nancy & Jim Wilkinson, Cashiers, NC

Roddy & Sue. Toni & I got a call from Henry Frech today to let us know about Eleanor. We're so sorry to hear this news. We hope that you are well and would love to hear from you sometime. We have about 40 years to catch up on. All our best, Jim & Toni Bruce

- Dwight J. Jim Bruce Jr, Concord, NC

Ms. Guerry was a very kind person. I will never forget her help. God bless her and her family.

- Ann P.D. Gleason, New York, NY

Eleanor was a wonderful friend and co-worker.She was open and helpful to me as I started my Real Estate career.I was not aware of all her contributions before reading her wonderful obituarary.She made the world a better place while with us.She will be missed.

- Bob Dixon, Savannah, GA

The office will not be the same without you! I am going to miss you sense of humor! Mills, Julia, Mills III., and Gator Morrison

- Julia Morrison, Savannah, GA

Mrs. Guerry was a joy to work with at DeRenne Middle School. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. I personally will miss her stories about agnes, and Her life in general. I'll also miss her sense of humor. May God keep the family during their time of sorrow. Keep the faith and look to the hills from which cometh your help. May God Bless You!!!

- Lisa S. Phillips, Savannah, GA