Lizzie Boyett Hodges

Lizzie Mae Hodges of Savannah, Georgia passed away on the morning of February 3rd, 2017 at the age of 91 years old. Mrs. Hodges was born on May 25th, 1925 in Metter, Georgia to Leila Mae Robbins Boyett and Benjamin H. Boyett. She was raised by her Aunt Queen and Uncle Jack Robbins with Edna Mae and Videll where she had a very happy childhood. She was widowed after a marriage of 35 years to Willie Clinton Hodges, Jr. in March of 2000.

She is survived by her half siblings Evelyn Boyette Reynolds, Carl Boyette (Ellen), Kenneth Boyette (Sophie) and Larry Boyette. daughter Tammie J. Grier, stepchildren Clinton L. Hodges (Martha) and Jacklyn Miller (Ken). grandchildren Rachel J. Grier (Robert), Rebecca L. Govier (Joshua), Clinton Watts (Debbie), and Rodney Flatman Jr (Michelle). Great grandchildren Nicholas G. Govier and Christy Watts.

The viewing will be held at The Sanctuary of Savannah Church on February 13th 2017 at 10:00am - 11:00am. The service will follow directly after the viewing at 11:00am. Burial will be at Hillcrest Abbey West at 1336 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31405.

Lizzie Mae Hodges was an amazing woman that will truly be missed. She was a wonderful seamstress, homemaker, gardener, and cook. Above all she loved her family and friends, she always had love and spunk for everyone she encountered. The world is a little darker for losing such a sparkling gem of a woman.