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Marie Brazzeal Obituary
Marie was a graduate of Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College. After graduation, she enlisted in the United States Navy as a WAVE serving as a cartographer while stationed in Norman, Oklahoma. After receiving an honorable discharge, Marie attended the University of Georgia under the GI bill graduating with a bachelor's degree in home economics.
Marie returned to Savannah and married John J. Brazzeal on April 8, 1950. She taught home economics at Savannah High School and later co-owned Brazzeal's Nursery in Savannah. After leaving the teaching profession, she entered politics where she was the first women's chair of the Chatham County Republican Party. Marie was also was an elected official and chair for over 30 years with the Chatham County Board of Elections. She retired at the age of 90.
She was of the Catholic faith and a member of the Women's Republican Party.
Other than parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Thomas E. Powers, Eleanor Mary Powers and Wright C. Powers.
Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth "Betsy" Brazzeal and Gene Marie Brazzeal both of Savannah; granddaughter, Christina Mallas of Savannah and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Inurnment will follow in Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401 or Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
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Genie Brazzeal
March 5, 2024
I will always miss you, Mama. So sad that you are gone and what you had to endure at the end of your life.
March 28, 2020
My beautiful Mom's been gone a year. She's no longer suffering.
Brenda Lawson-Shermer
June 12, 2019
Genie, I am so sorry. Your Mom was one of the kindness, most loving and caring person, I had the pleasure of knowing and loving. She was smart, funny and her laughter brought smiles to all. She was a true Southern Lady. She loved you so very much. I will always miss her smile. You were so blessed to given a wonderful gift from God. She was one of God's children. And now she is one of his Angels. You called her Mom!!!
Mom and me
Genie Brazzeal
April 15, 2019
April 14, 2019
I miss my beautiful mama
sara portman
April 13, 2019
Genie, So sorry to hear about your mothers passing she is in a much better place now. After her treatment for the last couple of years may she now rest in peace.
Ruthie Smythe
April 10, 2019
We are so sorry to learn of Marie's passing. We didn't know or we would have been there for the service yesterday. I will let Momma know this morning.
Ruthie and David Smythe
April 9, 2019
Betsy, so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I'm sure your heart is broken. Richard W Brigdon 111 (Dickey)
I so loved my Mom!
April 9, 2019
Mom, look at these beautiful flowers my friends brought me today! More are coming tomorrow!
Your Baby
April 8, 2019
Danny Lewis
April 8, 2019
It is so hard to lose your Mother. You have called her Mom, Mama and others for so long. Genie you had a good one. Love.
Becky Bauman
April 8, 2019
Genie, my heart hurts for you. Marie is in a better place and resting with the Angels.
April 8, 2019
Marie was a graduate of Commercial High School. She's in the yearbook, Class of 1938.
Loving mother. Loving daughter.
Genie Brazzeal
April 7, 2019
Loving Mother
April 7, 2019
Happy mother with her "baby"
April 7, 2019
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