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Celebrating the life of
Elmyra (Bobby) Roberta Sempsrott Fields
July 13, 1929 - November 30, 2021
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Elmyra Roberta Sempsrott Fields "Bobby", 92, died Tuesday morning, November 30th, 2021 at Spanish Oaks Retreat .
Born in Detroit Michigan, Bobby was the daughter of the late Glenneth Oliver Sempsrott, and Effie Mable O’Dell Sempsrott. She was a member of the White Bluff United Methodist Church.
Bobby was a retired artist and held a business college degree. She loved spending time with her family, skeet shooting, playing golf, boating, playing bridge, dancing, singing and bowling.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Sheffy Fields, Jr.; and a son, Gerald “Jerry” Sheffy Fields III.
Surviving are a daughter, Jamie Fields-Scholten and her husband Ray; a son, Stephen “Steve” M. Fields and his wife, Carolyn Spahr; seven grandchildren, Jessie Swafford and her husband James, Katie Mixon, Christina Scholten-Hayden and her husband James, David Fields, Emerald Fields Barker and her husband Devon, Mary Fields, and Cody Fields; six great grand-grandchildren, Jacob Swafford, Julia Swafford, Ryan Mixon, Bradley Mixon, and Angelina Mixon, and Isla Barker.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Rev. Jim Giddens officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Jamie, Ray, and family- May our gracious God continue to comfort you in His gentle and loving ways. My memories of your sweet Mother put a big smile on my face. May your treasured memories bring you joy now, and in the days ahead, as you trust in God’s promises, knowing that your precious Mother is home, with our Lord and Savior!
- Jo & Joe Gamble, Savannah, GA
A candle has been lit!
- Jo & Joe Gamble, Savannah, GA
Jamie, Ray and Family, We would like to express our sincere sympathy on the death of your mother. We were neighbors of your parents for many years and we miss them both. Rest assured our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ray and Maureen
- Ray and Maureen Treat, Savannah, GA
I knew Bobby and Jerry for many years ,it was a pleasure knowing you both
- Suzanne Kelly, Savannah, GA
Our condolences go out to the Scholten family for the loss of their dear mother/grandmother. Tim & I met her only once but she does indeed leave a lasting impression with her charm. She was truly a wonderful lady.
- Tim & Carolyn Lester, Mechanicsvlle, VA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sun, December 05, 2021
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Funeral Service
- 2:00 p.m. on Sun, December 05, 2021
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200
- Burial
- on Sun, December 05, 2021
- Greenwich Cemetery
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330 Greenwich Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-651-6843