Celebrating the life of
Martha Cheves D'Anna
October 08, 1909 - July 07, 2006
MARTHA CHEVES D’ANNA
Martha C. D’Anna 96, died Friday, July 07, 2006 at Hospice Savannah. She was the daughter of Cecil Cheves and Martha Penelta Nelson and the widow of the late Hugh S. D’Anna Jr. Mrs. D’Anna was a native and lifelong Savannah. She attended Savannah High School and a graduate of Emory University School of Nursing and the University of Georgia. Mrs. D’Anna was the first nursing instructor at Warren A. Candler Hospital and was Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing Education from 1931 to 1961 at Candler Hospital. She was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Past President of the Froebel Circle, Past President of the State Mothers Club, associated DeMolay chapters of Georgia, Past President of the Mothers Club, Cecil Cheves chapter Order of DeMolay, Past Regent DAR, Past President of the Garden Club of Savannah, Past President of the Adam Brinson National Society of the Colonial Dames 17th Century, Past President of the Mayflower Descents and Past Homemaker of the Year.
Surviving is her son, Hugh S. D’Anna III, a granddaughter, Heather E. D’Anna, a grandson, Hugh S. D’Anna IV and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, July 10, 2006 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church with burial in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances to Hospice Savannah Inc.
FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
Hugh: I am sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of our precious moms over 50+ years and 'bridge club' at the Heriot's beach cottage, at Fox Island, at 'the club', at our house...and on and on. They knew how to have a ball and kept friends close. She was for good reasons referred to as the 'Top Sergeant'...and a life well lived. You have my sincere sympathy. Pat
- Patricia Summerell Ramsey, Savannah, GA
What joy it was to know Martha and to have been considered one of her 'young friends.' She influenced my life over many years and I will cherish her memory. Bless you, Hugh, for being such a fine son to her. Love, Peggy
- Peggy O'Neill Hewlett, Columbia, SC
Hugh: I am sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of our precious moms over 50+ years and 'bridge club' at the Heriot's beach cottage, at Fox Island, at 'the club', at our house...and on and on. They knew how to have a ball and kept friends close. She was for good reasons referred to as the 'Top Sergeant'...and a life well lived. You have my sincere sympathy. Pat
- Patricia Summerell Ramsey, Savannah, GA
What joy it was to know Martha and to have been considered one of her 'young friends.' She influenced my life over many years and I will cherish her memory. Bless you, Hugh, for being such a fine son to her. Love, Peggy
- Peggy O'Neill Hewlett, Columbia, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
