Dana Moody

1965 - 2015

Dana Brand Moody, M.D. - SAVANNAH - Dana Brand Moody, M.D. a resident of Savannah, GA, died on September 2, 2015, after a long fought battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and gave her peace. Dana was born September 8, 1965, in Harrisonburg VA. She grew up in Atlanta, GA and after graduating from Marist School in Atlanta, she earned a degree in history, from University of Virginia in 1987. She obtained her medical degree from The Medical College of Georgia in 1993, and completed her residency in Urology at the University of Florida in 1998. She was the first female resident to complete the Urology program. She furthered her training at MUSC, completing a fellowship in Urological Oncology. Dana valued human life and cared for her patients as if they were family members, meeting more than just their medical needs. As a physician, she helped many people; and as a person, she touched many lives. Dana was an exceptional mother to her two daughters Mary Elizabeth and Emily. She had the ability to see and help them each develop their unique gifts. She lived to spend as much time with her daughters as possible in all ways - spiritual development, academics, sports, and any personal interests that helped them develop to their fullest potential. Dana is survived by her devoted husband of 23 years, Rodney L. Moody, M.D., and her two wonderful daughters Mary Elizabeth and Emily; her siblings Crissy Brand of Atlanta, GA, Staff Sargent James R. Hardcastle USAF of Valdosta, GA, and Anne Hardcastle of Atlanta, GA; her niece, nephews, and godchildren. Dana was preceded in death by her mother, Jessica R. Lee. The visitation will be Saturday, September 5, 2015, between 5 and 6:30 p.m., followed by a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m., at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2015, in St James Catholic Church with Fr. Mark J. Ross presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or to the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University for the Glenn Family Breast Center Fund, Office of Gift Records, Emory University, 1762 Clifton Rd NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322, or make the gift online: winshipcancer.emory.edu/support Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News September 5, 2015 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.