1929
2014
Bertis H. South, 84, of Tybee Island, Ga., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Savannah Commons Retirement Center. Bertis retired from Armstrong State College. She was the daughter of the late William Berry and Mattie Cartrette Hardee of Conway, S.C. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 32 years, Wilbern Jones, of Swainsboro, Ga., as well as 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, LaVerne South, 1 sister, Grace Christine Hunger, 1 son, Darrell Jones (Jan), 1 daughter, Brenda Jordon (Joe), also surviving are stepchildren, Linda S. Hodges, David South (Kathy), Dennis South (Robbi Ann), LaVerne South, III, Stephen South, Michael South (Allison), 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Visitation: 11:00 am -12:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Fairhaven Funeral Home Hubert C. Baker Chapel 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31406. Funeral Service: 12:00 pm on Thursday in the Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. David Laughner officiating, with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Memory Garden. In lieu of flowers, please donate to United Hospice, 9100 White Bluff Rd., Suite 305, Savannah, GA 31406
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June 26, 2014
Linda and Billy Holloway
Laverne, Brenda, Darrel, and family,
We loved your family so much for so long. We've missed all of you. The service was very nice and the comments from the children and stepchildren were so special and exactly what I would have said about Bertis. Laverne, we haven't known you as long, but love you equally because you made her so happy. Praying that your special memories will bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. We will all miss her!
May 12, 2014
Beverly Morris Faircloth
Dear Brenda and family,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God comfort you in your time of grief.
May 9, 2014
God bless LaVern and family. We were sad to find out today about Beartis. Our prayers are being sent.
May 8, 2014
Darrell&Becky Hensdricks
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 8, 2014
Sorry to hear of the passing of ms. Bertis.she loved her family and her Lord. It showed in her everywhere she went.She was very loving and caring person.She had that beautiful laugh and.We remember everything she did at Riverside and appreciate it very much.We are praying for the family.Love Ed and Martha Nell davis
May 8, 2014
Thinking about you, Laverne. Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pearl Waters Smith and William I. Smith, Jr.
May 8, 2014
Amy Childers
Mrs. Bertis,
Your family has always been my second family and you are a part of so many memories in my life. You were a wonderful person and you will be missed dearly by a lot of people. I am so sad that you are gone. You will always be in my heart.
Love you grandma,
Your 5th granddaughter,
Amy (Cudebec) Childers
May 8, 2014
Amy (Cudebec) Childers
Mrs. Bertis,
Im going to miss you so much. So many of my memories involve hanging out with you. You were a great woman and touched the lives of so many people. Your family is my second family and you will never be forgotten. Love you grandma!
-Your 5th granddaughter,
May 7, 2014
Chris Sanders
Aunt Bertis was a kind a loving person. She was a great Aunt and I will miss her dearly. My earliest memories of her were at Woodland Lakes campground where she and uncle Joe had a campsite next to my grandparents. As an adult I knew aunt Bertis as a person who loved her Church, loved to travel, and loved the adventure of life. I remember when uncle LaVern came into her life - they made a wonderful couple and we always enjoyed visiting with them. Rest in peace aunt Bertis - Heaven got a new angel. We hope to see you again! Love, Chris, Wendy, and Sophie
May 7, 2014
BOBBY&KATHLEEN SPIVEY
DOC SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
May 7, 2014
Aunt Bert, you will always be in my heart and I miss you very much! You were a very SPECIAL and BEAUTIFUL aunt and I love you much! I will miss the trips we all use to take and hearing your laughter! I know that you are in Heaven and that I will see you again!
Diane Hunger-Miller
May 7, 2014
DaKisha Frazier
Sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. South. May she R.I.P. My condolences to the family. May God richly bless you and yours!!
May 7, 2014
Chaplain Stephen and the United Hospice Family
Our hearts are truly saddened at the passing of Mrs. Bertis. I for one so enjoyed her carefree, life is great attitude. She is already being missed. Thanks to you Brenda and the South family for allowing us the privilege of getting to know such a wonderful woman.
Peace and Blessings,
May 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you Mr. South and the family. Paul and Melinda Horton
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