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LOIS STILL ROVOLIS

 
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SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Lois Still Rovolis, 86, of Savannah, Georgia, widow of George Tash Rovolis, died Saturday morning, December 26, 2009, at Marsh Haven after a long illness.

She was born on August 12, 1923, to Elisha and Zilpha Harley Still of Olar, South Carolina, who preceded her in death. She was married to George Tash Rovolis for 64 years, who preceded her in death in 2003. Mrs. Rovolis retired from Sears after 30 years where she made many lifelong friends. She was a revered Canasta player and an avid gardener. She will be remembered for her kind heart and deep love for her family. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in  death by her grandson, George Rovolis, sisters Nell Cooper and Carolyn Corbbit, sister-in-law, Joyce Still, son-in-law Bobby Rossiter and special niece Betty Hines.

Surviving are her daughter, Rose Ellen Rossiter of Jacksonville, Florida; two sons, George “Ronnie” Rovolis and his wife, Bette Ann, of Savannah, Georgia, and Anthony “Tony” Rovolis and his wife, Linda, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; six grandchildren, Colleen Humphries, James Rovolis, Bobby Rossiter, Stephen Rossiter, Jason Rovolis, and Amanda Rovolis; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosella Ferreira and Willie Sears and one brother, Harley Still, all of Olar, South Carolina; her loyal loving sisters-in-law, Helen Sullivan, Christine Rovolis, Betty Rovolis, Anna Davis, Rose Nichols, and Dolly Behnken, and an abundance of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Avenue.

The funeral service will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service conducted by The Reverend Thomas R. Terry.  Interment will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.




Online Condolences (7)add
... : Linda Covenah Anderson
Lois was a very sweet person. She helped me so much when I started working at Sears. I needed a lot of help. She always answered my questions with a smile and helped me so much. When other employees had no time to help me she took the time. My thoughts are with her family. Joyce Covenah Anderson
December 28, 2009
... : Elizabeth Martin
For the lady who always had a smile for everyone. My deepest sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with her family

December 28, 2009
... : jan brennan
rose ellen...I am many memories of your sweet mother..she was always so kind and she was beautiful. Take care, Jan Joyce Brennan
December 29, 2009
... : Connie Hart Coleman
I am so sorry to read about the passing of "Mrs. Rovolis". She and my mother, Dottie Hart, worked together for many years at Sears. She was a lovely person.
December 31, 2009
... : Donna Norton
Tony & Linda... so sorry to hear of your loss. I just lost my father back in June and can sympathize with you. You two are always in my thoughts. I miss the good times we use to share on ocassions.
Donna
December 31, 2009
... : Phillip Robider
Rose Ellen I'm so sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. She truly was a sweet lady. Give my regards to Ronnie and Anthony. I would have liked to make the visitation but was out of town. Take care and remember, HE never gives us more that we can carry. Phillip
December 31, 2009
... : David Smith
Tony and Linda. We are so sorry of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. David and Iris Smith
January 03, 2010
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