Mary Elizabeth Futral

Mary Elizabeth Futral obituary

Mary Elizabeth Futral

Mary Futral Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors - Hodgson Chapel on Sep. 23, 2025.
Mary Elizabeth (Morton) Futral, (89) of Savannah, GA died June 26, 2025 in Midway, GA. She most recently resided at Magnolia Manor of Richmond Hill, GA, where she leaves many friends and loving caregivers. She was born in Oberlin, Kansas, on March 8, 1936 to the late Abbott Morton and the late Margaret (Kline) Morton.
Mary was raised on a farm near Oberlin, Kansas, where she graduated high school. After earning her RN degree from the Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing in Lincoln, Nebraska, Mary got married and moved to Savannah with her husband, the late John W. Futral. There, she cared for patients at Memorial Hospital and later, students at Savannah Christian Preparatory School. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, she is also remembered as a sweet, caring friend who could always be counted on to provide a smile and a kind word. Mary was a woman of deep faith and had been an active member of Calvary Baptist Temple, Epworth United Methodist Church, and most recently St Luke's United Methodist Church in Savannah.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, John W. Futral, her brother, Rex Morton and by her grandson, Michael J Futral, Jr. She is survived by brother Arnold (Judy) Morton, sisters Margaret Morton Steadman and Avis (Suzanne) Morton, and sister-in-law Billie Morton; children Michael J. (Nancy) Futral Sr., Elizabeth Futral Denning, Daniel M. (Martha) Futral, and Gwendolyn Futral (Alan) Gallagher-Howard; grandchildren Lauren Futral, Taylor (Eryn) Denning, Toby (Tiffany) Futral, Andy (Jessica) Futral, Joey (Aerial) Futral, Chris (Fabiola) Gallagher, Courtney (Gabriel) Villanueva, Tess (Matt) Peterson Jones, Amelia (Ryan) Gallagher Moran, and Alec Gallagher; several nieces and nephews, and twelve great grandchildren.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Mary's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Mary Futral's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Mary Futral's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?