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Celebrating the life of

MarCelene Cumming Willingham

August 08, 1932 - May 08, 2023

MarCelene Cumming Willingham

MarCelene Cumming Willingham, age 90, passed away quietly on the morning of Monday, May 8, at Riverview Health and Rehab Center in Savannah.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William Shelverton Willingham, Sr, her brother, Lt. Britt Cumming, and sister, CaRita Connor.

She is survived by her sons, William Shelverton Willingham, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Gwen, of Gulf Breeze , Florida, and Britt Charles Willingham,  Sr, of Savannah, Ga., her beloved grandchildren, Lee Willingham and wife, Leigh, of Gulf Breeze, FL, Britt Dallas Willlingham, of Atlanta, Ga, Lindsey Wilmot and husband, Matt, of Savannah, and Britt Charles Willingham, Jr., and wife, Stacey, of Charleston, S.C., one precious great-granddaughter, Harbor Emily Willingham, of Gulf Breeze,Fl, her dear friend, of many decades, Linda Schuman, and beloved friend and caregiver, Tracie Daily.

MarCelene was born August’s 8, 1932, in Statesboro, Ga, to Agnes and Britt Cumming. She moved to Savannah with her family as a young child and called Savannah home for the rest of her life.

Following her marriage in 1951, she began her career as a secretary at GMAC, then worked for many years as a secretary for Seaboard Coastline Railroad, before changing jobs and serving as secretary to the Chatham Co. Sheriff until her retirement.

Always a very outgoing and friendly person, she was an active member of her church, St. John’s Episcopal, and especially enjoyed preparing for their annual Bazaar.  She loved to bowl and was a member of a bowling team at Live Oaks Lanes for many years. An avid bridge player, she loved getting together with her bridge club.  She loved Christmas and always went ‘over the top’ when it came to making sure her family had a BIG day, full of lots of presents, great food, and wonderful memories. She loved to cook, and her children and grandchildren will always remember the many delicious family meals she provided over the years.

Her many friends and family will remember her as the warm, generous, kind, and loving person that she was, and her memory will always bring a smile to our hearts.

A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home, Saturday, May 13, at 1:00 pm. Internment will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

 

 

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So sorry to see my sweet friend has passed away, I loved her dearly. Prayers to family and may she Rest in Peace!

- Bob White, Greensboro , Ga

So sorry to see my sweet friend has passed away, I loved her dearly. Prayers to family and may she Rest in Peace!

- Bob White, Greensboro , Ga

We were neighbors in Paradise Park many years ago. My parents and the Willinghams were great friends, and I as a teenager took lots of teasing from Bill. They both came to mother’s 80 birthday celebration, and was great remembering old times. I send my sincere sympathy. May your happy memories serve you well. She was a lovely lady. Evelyn Steadwell Temple

- Evelyn L temple, Lexington, South Carolina

Our sincere condolences to the Willingham family on the loss of your dear MarCelene; mother, grandmother and a longtime dear neighbor to the Jurgensen family. She is now at peace and with her husband Bill and her siblings. You will all be in our prayers.

- Joe and Mary Jurgensen, SAVANNAH, GA

I am sorry to read about MarCelene's passing. May she rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon her. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Charlie Brown

- Charlie Brown, Metter, Georgia

I knew you would not recognize my married name; so I add a brief second message to say again how much my parents and I cared for our backyard neighbors Marcelene and Bill. She was such a lovely lady in every way.

- Evelyn Steadwell Temple, Lexington, South Carolina

A candle has been lit!

May God comfort and help each you during this difficult time. She was such a warm and beautiful lady inside and out who will be truly missed. Praying for the family.

- Stephanie Bush, CCSO, Savannah, Georgia

Our family wish to extend our sympathy to Marcie’s family. She was such a lovely and kind person and will be missed by all of us.

- Patricia Timothy, Covington, La.

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

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