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Tirzah Jones Obituary

Mrs. Tirzah Helmly Jones - Savannah -Mrs.Tirzah Helmly Jones, 59, passed away Monday, October 23, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by her family. A native of Savannah, she was the daughter of the late Keevil Helmly, Sr. and Ella Mae Vincent Helmly. A graduate of Savannah High School, Tirzah was locally known for her jovial, entertaining spirit, embellished stories, and her ability to cook like no other. She was the owner of Mammy's Kitchen in Savannah from 1985-1991 and later managed Plums Ice Cream &Sandwich. Shop in Richmond Hill. Other employment includes Executive Secretary, Wilmington Cabinet Co. Inc. and Office Manager, Buoy Brothers Builders. She was a member of Savannah Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy C. Jones; daughter, Shondi Klees Burnsed; a stepdaughter, Jeannine Safford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Keevil Helmly, Jr. and Becky, Vincent Helmly and Barbara; two step grandchildren; two nieces, and one nephew. Visitation will be 600-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2006, at First Baptist Church Richmond Hill with Rev. Dusty Reynolds and Rev. Gary Quinney officiating. Burial will follow at Bryan Neck Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel Savannah Morning News October 24, 2006 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 24, 2006.

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The Ubeles

October 26, 2006

Tirzah will be missed. She really did her part in fighting the pollution in Chatham county. Our sympathy to all the family.The Ubeles

Dick Stewart

October 25, 2006

Sent with my sincere condolences

Cheryl Andrews Bland

October 25, 2006

Shondi and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Find your strength in the Lord.

Tina Keating

October 25, 2006

Shondi,
My prayers are with you and your family. The loss of a parent is always a sad and difficult thing to go through but I hope you can find comfort in knowing that your mother's pain is over and she is at peace.

MELISSA MCBRIDE

October 25, 2006

DEAR JIMMY AND SHONDI,
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. TIRZAH WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

LOVE,
ROBERT AND MELISSA MCBRIDE
MACALJON, INC

Jerry Edenfield

October 25, 2006

Tirsah,

Thanks for all the smiles along the way.

Johnny Sprinkle

October 24, 2006

My condolences to Shondi, Jimmy, Keevil and Vincent. Tirzah was a special person in my life and I am going to miss her very much. She was there for me at a time in my life when I really needed it and I will always remember and love her for it. She was so full of life and left us all too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Albert and Catherine Liabastre

October 24, 2006

You are all in our hearts and in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

BECKY HAYMONS

October 24, 2006

TO THIS WONDERFUL FAMILY
I STAND TO SAY THAT TIRZAH WILL BE MISSED! THERE WILL BE TIMES WHEN THINGS WILL BE SO SOMBER, THAT WE WILL THINK IF TIRZAH WAS HERE SHE WOULD LIGHTEN THINGS UP AND MAKE YOU SMILE OR EVEN LAUGH OUT LOUD. SHE DID HAVE THE GIFT TO MAKE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE AND TO ENJOY YOURSELF WHEREVER YOU MAY BE. SHE WAS TOO YOUNG TO LEAVE US, BUT I'M THINKING SHE ALREADY HAS AN AUDIENCE AND NOW THEY TO ARE HAVING A GOOD LAUGH!
I LOVE EACH OF YOU AND I AM PROUD TO BE A SMALL PART OF THIS FAMILY!

Neal and Brenda Helmly

October 24, 2006

Dear Keevil, Becky, Vincent, Barbara, Neal and I are very sorry for your loss. I remember Tirzah from many years ago. She was always so friendly and had a great sense of humor. I also have fond memories of being a guest of the Helmly's at their house on the river and Tirzah was so much a part of those memories.

Our best to the family and know that we will remember you in our prayers.

BERNARD ADDY

October 24, 2006

SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM A LIFE LONG FREIND, ALMOST A MEMBER OF THE HELMLY CLAN!

BERNARD E. ADDY

Larry Speir

October 24, 2006

Shondi and Family,
You are in our prayers. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and grant you His peace.
Larry and Carolyn Speir

Shawn and Michele Hartzell

October 24, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss, know that you are loved and that your families will be in our prayers.

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