Archives for November 2024

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

My sweet husband lived his life in this way. Samuel Cody Remley, my
beloved husband/partner and friend, passed from his physical body to
an eternal life after a years-long battle with ALS on Veterans Day.

Sam truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive. His
generosity knew no bounds.

Sam had a lifelong relationship with advocacy, going back to his high
school days at Jenkins High in Savannah. He worked with inner
city youth during some of the most daunting times of the south,
segregation. He had no fear in becoming deeply involved and doing all to help bridge differences.

He was a veteran of the armed forces and a graduate of Armstong University.
He took great consideration of others and lived his life giving as
much back as he received.
Throughout his illness he continued to mentor and be of comfort to
those struggling with mental illness through the Savannah
Citizen advocacy group.

His relationship with spirituality and religion was also a driving factor in his life.

Exploring many versions of what it meant to be
spiritual or religious…or not. He respected all views and enjoyed
lively discussion on these topics.

An avid reader of world and American history, politics, biographies of many, he had at least 2 or 3 books going at a time. Another of his
favorite hobbies was joyfully walking the neighborhoods for miles
picking up trash with his bare hands as he could not stand the
ugliness of it while out in nature. Our lovely neighbor once
reprimanded him to at least put on rubber gloves.

Sam was a native and resident of Savannah. Although he had not lived
here for years prior, Savannah always held a special place in his
heart and he was thrilled to move back home. The ability to spend time
with his aging parents meant the world to him.  He lived life to the
fullest and especially loved spending time with his family, and his
beloved dog Finley who provided such comfort this past year.

His stories and wisdom will be eternally cherished by all who knew
him, he will live in our hearts forever.

Sam is proceeded in death by his parents, William I. Remley and Jean
C. Remley, survived by his
wife, Marie, brother Tim Remley, sister Beth Lewis and husband
Carl. Aunt, Barbara Train, God daughter Leigh Smith Champion, along
with numerous cousins, and plentiful friends.

Services will be held at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.
429 Abercorn St, Savannah, Ga. Sunday December 8th at 3:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ALS.org organization
in Sam’s name.

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Grace C. Walter of Savannah passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. She was 90 years old and had lived a life full of learning, community, and love. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Paul, who was her devoted partner from their very first date as sophomores in high school until his passing in June 2023.

Grace was a fundamentally optimistic person, who was curious about the world and always up for adventure. Her love of travel and exploration started early with long car trips in the US, and really took off when she spent a year living in Germany in the early 1960s with Paul and their two small children. In the following decades they visited dozens of countries together, as well as nearly every US state. Grace tried sailing and snorkeling in Tahiti, camping in California, cruising in Antarctica, and clambering among Mayan ruins in Mexico. She loved trying different cuisines and learning about different cultures around the world.

But Grace also found plenty to explore closer to home. She was an avid reader, mostly fiction, and enjoyed studying and writing poetry. She was passionate about art and spent many years volunteering as a docent at the Telfair Museum. During her career teaching English in Saratoga Springs, NY, she encouraged her high school students to think critically and to appreciate literature. Music was also important to Grace, and in addition to singing in church choirs and other groups, she attended live concerts whenever she could. While her first love was classical music, she had a broad appreciation for a wide variety of genres, and would sing along to Simon & Garfunkel or James Taylor records, which were often playing on the stereo while her daughters were growing up.

Grace and Paul retired to Savannah in 1997 to escape the harsh winters in upstate New York, and then moved to the Marshes in 2011. They immediately immersed themselves in the community, enjoying the beautiful location and their comfortable apartment overlooking the marsh, along with all the activities, friendly neighbors, and helpful staff. Grace especially loved the water aerobics and yoga classes, as well as the poetry group. She was also an active volunteer on various committees. Grace deeply appreciated the support of her community after Paul passed away and enjoyed many meals, glasses of wine, and much laughter with a wonderful group of friends over the past year and a half. She was truly grateful to all the staff at the Marshes and the Oaks for their care and kindness.

She will be terribly missed by her community and many friends, as well as her family: daughters Katherine Bousquet (Franklyn) and Marjorie Walter (Tim Moran); grandsons Paul Bousquet (Rebekah Diamond) and Daniel Bousquet (Davida Fernández-Barkan); and great granddaughters Betsy and Lucy Bousquet.

A memorial service and reception to celebrate Grace’s life will be held at Skidaway Island Community Church on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am.

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Margaret Rose Fish, a talented, independent woman with an open heart and a deep love for life, passed away peacefully on November 14 th , 2024 at the age of 90. Born in Switzerland on March 28, 1934, Margaret left home at a young age with dreams of traveling the world. Life, however, had a different path for her when she met Robert “Bob” Fish in New York. Together, they built a life centered around family, love, and community. Bob passed away in 1990, but his memory remained with Margaret, and she continued to honor the life they shared.

Margaret leaves behind four children: Mark Fish; Kevin Fish and his wife, Sandy; Karen Wheet; and Sandra Solis and her husband Tony. She was the cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren, fondly known as Nana. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Rose Soom and Charles Frei, her sister, Vreni VonBuren and is survived by her sister Bethli Gloor and countless nieces and nephews.

Throughout her life, Margaret was known for her kindness, deep empathy, and her unwavering belief in the goodness of people. Always routing for the underdog, regardless of their background or life circumstances. Her heart was open to all, and she welcomed people from all walks of life with warmth and acceptance. Margaret’s non-judgmental nature made everyone feel comfortable and valued, and her ability to see the best in people was one of the many qualities that endeared her to those who knew her.

While Margaret’s family was her greatest joy, she also found fulfillment in her many passions. She was an avid gardener, cultivating beautiful flowers and plants that filled her home with color and life. Her home itself was a reflection of her creativity and love for flowers and animals. In addition to gardening, Margaret enjoyed knitting, walking her dogs, and reading. She also gave generously of her time, volunteering at a local cat rescue, at a food pantry, and helped prepare tax returns for seniors where she shared her heart and her spirit with those in need. Margaret’s love for animals, her deep connection to nature, and her commitment to her community were matched only by her love for her family. She also treasured time spent with her good friends and neighbors, and was always there with a kind word, a helping hand, or a listening ear.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held after the holidays. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to Dog Orphans, Inc. “https://www.dogorphans.com/”

Margaret’s legacy will live on in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many people whose lives she touched with her open heart, generosity, and loving spirit. She will be deeply missed, but her warmth and kindness will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew her.

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ZoAnna Mia Moore was born on November 6, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia to Chrystal Moore. ZoAnna unexpectedly passed away on November 11th, and though her life was short, she has touched our lives forever. We take comfort in knowing that she is in the presence of the Lord and that one day, we will be reunited with her again. While our hearts are heavy with grief, we will forever cherish and thank the Lord for the days we had with her. ZoAnna was deeply loved by her family and so many others and will be missed greatly.
She is survived by her mom, Chrystal Moore, and her big sister, Mila Rae.
ZoAnna’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm. at Community Bible Church of Savannah, 1112 E 69th St, Savannah, GA 31404.

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