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Jean M. Wise
1922 - 2025
BORN
1922
DIED
2025
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Jean Wise Obituary
Mrs. Wise was a member of Faith Lutheran Church until it's closing, then joined St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church where she has been a member for over 20 years. She worked for the Girl Scouts in Savannah. She was a member of the Wymberly Garden Club, the Hemerocallis Daylily Society, and several Bridge Clubs around Savannah. During World War II, Jean worked in the payroll department of Tool Steel Gear and Pinion Company. This company was part of the U.S. defense industry supporting the war effort.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. Wise.
Surviving are her four daughters, Susan Feerick (John) of Concord, NC, Linda Phillips (David) of Watkinsville, GA, Sandy Huncke (Eddie) of Savannah, and Rebecca Hester of Savannah. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Jennifer Whitmire, Jason Phillips, Stephen Thaggard, Michelle Jones, Tommy Feerick, and Alison Phillips, as well as her great-grandchildren, Grayson Whitmire, Carley Whitmire, Zoe Jones, Noah Thaggard, and several nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Burial will follow in Greenwich Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 W. 31st Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
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Daniel Reiling
September 11, 2025
What girls, those three Muchmore girls. Nothing but love in their hearts!
Cynthia Ferguson
September 9, 2025
You be missed very much my girl talking to you in the hallways going to meals you and mr.Rob goodbye my girl go and get your wings I will feel better knowing you are there watching over us I love you and miss you already Cynthia your neighbor mr.Rob caregiver
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