Ernestine Sury

Ernestine Deal Sury, 89, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Memorial Health. She was born in Darien, GA to the late Ernest and Alvie Jacobs Deal. She graduated from Darien High School and from Draughan's Jr. Business College with an associate's degree. She worked for Union Bag, and the Chatham County Board of Education where she was a school aid for special needs children. She also was a caterer, making wedding cakes. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Edwin A. Sury of Savannah, two daughters, Michaelene Sury of Athens, GA, and Elizabeth Barton (Barry) of Savannah, one son, Andy Sury (Mary Jane) of Savannah, grandson, Nash Barton of Memphis, TN, and granddaughter, Ryleigh Clarie Plumbley.

Remembrances may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or St. Vincent's Academy.

A private family graveside will be held in St. Andrew's Cemetery in Darien, GA.

Mrs. Sury loved her family, a good giggle, a good margarita, and especially her Fannie May Chocolate Candies.