THOMAS C. STRICKLAND & SONS
Mrs. Mabel Nora Seckinger Hodge, 91, of Savannah, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
Mrs. Mabel was born in Rincon to the late Lester E. and Nora G. Seckinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Albert M. Hodge, daughter, Marsha, brothers, Charles, Rupert and David Wertz and sister, Ida Oglesby. She worked for Union Camp (now International Paper) in Garden City. She helped many, including family, extended family, and friends. She was a member of Risen Savior Lutheran Church and was always participated in church, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Luther League.
Survivors include her daughter, Debra Darlene Hodge; son, Albert Mallard Hodge, Jr. (Cheryl); sister, Mildred S. Burgstiner; granddaughters, Stephanie Crow Brummett (Trent), Brentleigh Crow, and Marie Hodge Gordon (Michael); great-grandchildren, Savannah, Ryleigh, Libby, and Matthew.
The visitation will be on Monday, October 2, 2017, at Risen Savior Lutheran Church from 12 until 2 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery in Effingham County.
Remembrances may be given to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 Garden Lakes Blvd., Rome, GA 30165.
Friends may sign the online register book at www. stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes — West Chatham Chapel has charge of the arrangements.
will be held Saturday at Jackson Hill trails, 402 Civic Center Drive, at 7 a.m. Visit mogadishumile.net for more information and registration.
will meet at the Landmark Restaurant, 2740 Martha Berry Highway, on Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
will meet Saturday at 9 a.m. at Ryan’s Steakhouse on Shorter Avenue. For more information call 706-291-2327.
“Celtic Tea Time” featuring the Ceilidh Celtic Ensemble and Irish dancer, singer and Concertina soloist Anna Johnson, will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at Georgia Highlands College Heritage Hall Centre Stage, 315 E. Third Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Refreshments will be served.
Floyd County Republican Women will meet for lunch on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Red Lobster, 700 Shorter Ave. The candidates for City Commission, Sue Lee, Jamie Doss, Randy Quick, Wendy Davis, Monica Sheppard and Bill Kerestes will be the guest speakers. Attendees are asked to bring diapers for donation to Good Neighbors Ministries.
will meet at noon on Tuesday at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave. Dr. Hunter Edwards and his wife will share experiences from their travels to Africa to provide dental care.
at Coosa Country Club, 110 Branham Ave. Mandy Maloney, executive director of the Rome Area Council for the Arts, will discuss RACA’s support for area artists. Cost is $19. For reservations
contact Ruth Patton at ruthpatton6277@comcast. net or 706-231-0131.
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