Celebrating the life of
Margie Wilkes Martin
September 04, 1925 - February 08, 2007
Margie Wilkes Martin
Margie Wilkes Martin, 81, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Candler Hospital.
Mrs. Martin was a native of Vidalia and was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Jane Shirah Circle.
Mrs. Martin retired from Savannah Electric and Power Company’s Credit department in 1986 after 36 years of service.
Upon retirement Margie along with her mother, Sema M. Wilkes released the first edition of a self-published cookbook “Famous Recipes” for Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House.
Mrs. Martin was an active member of P.E.O. Sisterhood, Savannah Rose Society, Tybee Lite Supper Club and Bethel Burton Community House.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Francis Willard “Bill” Martin, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lois Herman Wilkes and brother, James Carlton Wilkes.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Marcia M. and Ronnie Thompson of Savannah, grandson and wife, Ryon Wesley and Lindsay Thompson, of Savannah, granddaughter and husband, Emily Wilkes and Corey Jones, of Savannah, a great-granddaughter, Julianna Wilkes Jones and a great-grandson, Peter Cullum Thompson, both of Savannah.
Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2007 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Pallbearers will be Ryon Wesley Thompson, Corey Eugene Jones, Bradley Charles Francis, James Kenneth Lynn, David Robert Randolph, Aaron Smith Ricketson, James Corde Wilson, Jr., James Corde Wilson, III, Chandler Martin Wilson.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Margie was a very good friend as well as a good business associate. She will be sorely missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Wilkes family.
- Deborah & Shane Sullivan, Savannah, GA
God Bless You All.
- Joe & Helen Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Rose and Bill Ledford Classmate VHS Vidalia, Ga
- Wm. F. Ledford, Sr., Vidalia, GA
With love and sympathy at this time, Donna Helmericks and Ramona Lynn
- Donna Helmericks, Savannah, GA
Dear Marcia and Ronnie, I was saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She was a very fine lady and and it was a pleasure to have known her. I'm sure you will have many fond memories of her and your grandmother. Sincerely, John A.
- John A. Brown, Savnnah, GA
just a note to let you know how deeply sorry we are for the death of mrs. martin. you are in our thoughts and prayers Ken and Pam
- ken powers and pam, savannah and vidalia, GA
JUST REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU GO.WITH LOVING THOUGHTS DURING THIS TIME.
- HENRY AND ELIZABETH LEACH, SAVANNAH, GA
LIFE'S MOST VALUED TREASURES ARE FREE FOR IT ISN'T WHAT WE OWN ARE BUY THAT SIGNIFIES OUR WEALTH IT IS SPECIAL GIFTS THAT HAVE NO PRICE OUR FAMILY FRIENDS AND HEALTH.
- FLORIE LEACH, SAVANNAH, GA
Marcia, My deepest and dearest sympathy is extended to you and your entire family. Miss Margie was a unique individual. She was always smiling when she came into the dining room or saw us out in public; her voice echoing a smile on the other end of the phone. Always a trooper on a positive note; and a true limb of her mother and father's tree! The triumphs and tragedies we face only envelop the true character we are and you always triumph in the midst of tragedy. Your faith and family are obedient survivors. Your memories will carry you through this and comfort you in the days, months and years to come. We love you. Respectfully, Rhonda writing for Ann Powell, Gene Powell, Dan Woodard and Victoria Woodard.
- Rhonda Powell Woodard, Smyrna, GA
Please accept our sympathy on the death of your loved one, Margie Martin. We have regarded her as a real friend and a lovely lady. She will be sorely missed by us and by many others.
- Chaplain & Mrs. Floyd L. Heckard, Savannah, GA
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying neither shall there be anymore pain.' Revelation 21:4 Maybe God bless the family through this time of sorrow. Nadine ex co-worker at Savannah Electric
- Nadine Jones, Savannah, GA
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Robert and Suzi Barber, Savannah, GA
Margie was a very good friend as well as a good business associate. She will be sorely missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Wilkes family.
- Deborah & Shane Sullivan, Savannah, GA
God Bless You All.
- Joe & Helen Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Rose and Bill Ledford Classmate VHS Vidalia, Ga
- Wm. F. Ledford, Sr., Vidalia, GA
With love and sympathy at this time, Donna Helmericks and Ramona Lynn
- Donna Helmericks, Savannah, GA
Dear Marcia and Ronnie, I was saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She was a very fine lady and and it was a pleasure to have known her. I'm sure you will have many fond memories of her and your grandmother. Sincerely, John A.
- John A. Brown, Savnnah, GA
just a note to let you know how deeply sorry we are for the death of mrs. martin. you are in our thoughts and prayers Ken and Pam
- ken powers and pam, savannah and vidalia, GA
JUST REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU GO.WITH LOVING THOUGHTS DURING THIS TIME.
- HENRY AND ELIZABETH LEACH, SAVANNAH, GA
LIFE'S MOST VALUED TREASURES ARE FREE FOR IT ISN'T WHAT WE OWN ARE BUY THAT SIGNIFIES OUR WEALTH IT IS SPECIAL GIFTS THAT HAVE NO PRICE OUR FAMILY FRIENDS AND HEALTH.
- FLORIE LEACH, SAVANNAH, GA
Marcia, My deepest and dearest sympathy is extended to you and your entire family. Miss Margie was a unique individual. She was always smiling when she came into the dining room or saw us out in public; her voice echoing a smile on the other end of the phone. Always a trooper on a positive note; and a true limb of her mother and father's tree! The triumphs and tragedies we face only envelop the true character we are and you always triumph in the midst of tragedy. Your faith and family are obedient survivors. Your memories will carry you through this and comfort you in the days, months and years to come. We love you. Respectfully, Rhonda writing for Ann Powell, Gene Powell, Dan Woodard and Victoria Woodard.
- Rhonda Powell Woodard, Smyrna, GA
Please accept our sympathy on the death of your loved one, Margie Martin. We have regarded her as a real friend and a lovely lady. She will be sorely missed by us and by many others.
- Chaplain & Mrs. Floyd L. Heckard, Savannah, GA
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying neither shall there be anymore pain.' Revelation 21:4 Maybe God bless the family through this time of sorrow. Nadine ex co-worker at Savannah Electric
- Nadine Jones, Savannah, GA
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
- Robert and Suzi Barber, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
