Marcelene Willingham Obituary

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.