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Celebrating the life of
Anna Cone Seyle
October 01, 1925 - January 14, 2020
Anna Cone Seyle, 94, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020. Born on October 1, 1925 in Statesboro, Georgia, she was the daughter of Howell Cobb Cone and Katharine Parker Cone and was the last born of seven children. The family relocated to Savannah in 1933 when her father was appointed Collector of Customs by President Franklin Roosevelt
Anna was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 48 years, Charles Winchester Seyle, Sr.; brothers, Howell Cobb Cone, Jr., William Cone, Thomas Cone, and sisters, Sarah Katharine Bowen, Constance Cone and Frances Lambright.
She attended Armstrong Junior College and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in English. Anna retired after many years of employment with the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center. She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Savannah, Georgia.
Anna was known for her kindness and wonderful wit. She loved literature and music and enjoyed attending Savannah Symphony Orchestra concerts for many years. Her grandchildren have many happy memories of their Tybee vacations with their Nana Anna. She taught them how to build drip castles, introduced them to boiled peanuts and amazed them with her Jeopardy knowledge.
Anna is survived by her son, Charles W. (Stacy) Seyle, Jr., daughter, Laura (Richard) Gross, grandsons, Thomson (Brittany) Gross, Wilson Gross and Jacob Seyle, granddaughter, Emmaline Anna Gross, two great grandsons, Jonah Gross and Rowan Gross and several nieces and nephews.
The Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah, P.O. Box 9551, Savannah, GA 31412-9551 and Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Laura, Rick and family, You are in our hearts and prayers during this time Such a lovely remembrance of Anna’s life and loved ones. With much love.
- Anne & Jeff Allen ,Ohio, Powell
Many wonderful memories of times shared with both your Mom and Dad. My favorite, dinner at their favorite dinner and dance club. Your beautiful wedding, lunch with the 'Aunts" and seafood restaurants on Tybee. The small things make up a beautiful life. So blessed to have know both Charles and Anna. Love to all the family.
- Beth Gross and Doug Fenn,KY, Louisville
Laura, I have many wonderful memories of your sweet Mom and Dad going back to the ‘70’s and forward. Love you all! You are in our thoughts and prayers!!
- Teri Gibbs,Georgia , Savannah
Such a dear friend for many years, Church,concerts,movies,meals,trips etc. it has been a joy to have had Anna to be a part of my life . I extend my love, prayers and sympathy to Laura, Winnabd family.
- Ferguson,Ga., Savannah
Anna I will miss you, it has been a pleasure caring for you. Dancing, singing, and praying together are the great memories I'll keep forever. Anna I'll always keep a place for you in my heart. Love you always ROGER DODGER❤
- Colita Willis,Georgia, Savannah
Win and Laura, Our hearts go out to you. When I was a young turk, your Mom was far sweeter and kinder to me than I deserved. Her gentle nature lives on, in you two. Even after the sadness of learning of her death, just hearing her name makes me smile. your friend, Arthur Roberts
- Arthur Roberts,SC, Okatie
Laura and Win, Anna was a great person and the "fun aunt" along with Say Cat - Connie was the discipinarian. Lots of memories (including the birth of both of you!) at Mommy Kate's and Tybee. She will be missed. kathy
- katherine hurst,NC - North Carolina, charlotte
A candle has been lit!
A candle has been lit!
win very sorry to hear about your mom. just wanted to let you know we were thinking about you.
- ralph cowart, savannah, ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 12-1 pm on Tue, January 21, 2020
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 1 pm on Tue, January 21, 2020
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
-
7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200