Constance Alyssa Martin
Ludowici—Constance Alyssa Martin, 39, died suddenly on Sept. 17, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a brief illness.
A resident of Ludowici for the past 12 years and former resident of Screven for eight years prior to that, she was born on April 18, 1984, in Chicago, Illinois. She was a mother, homemaker and self-proclaimed “tax guru.” She was stubborn, beautiful and feisty, her family said.
She was an ASL interpreter and was owner and operator of Constance’s Services, specializing in tax preparation and sign language services. She “loved big” and was always just a phone call away for a family member or friend in need. She had a small circle of friends, and she kept these friends close. She truly loved the holidays, sleeping late and listening to music.
Her mother and father, Everett Anderson Sr. and Debra Poore Anderson, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Edward “Big Daddy” Martin of Ludowici; children, Philip Everett Anderson III and wife Jhan Madelline of Japan, Breanna Rose Anderson and companion Luis Dimanchy Omar Greene-Torres of Hinesville, Madison Dawn Anderson and companion Andre Lenard Burnett of Ludowici, Jonathan Everett Anderson of Ludowici, Joseph Edward Martin of Hinesville and Kristen Mae Martin of Reidsville; grandchildren, Raine A’laya Burnett, Blycelle Anderson and one on the way; sisters, Samantha Ann Collins of Waycross and Missy (Bobby) Green of Middleburg, Florida; a brother, J.B. Anthony Ellis of Jacksonville, Florida; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended-family members and friends; and her special friends, Connie and Janet Dubose and Janice Johnson.
Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at Howard & Jones Funeral Home in Jesup. Interment followed in Screven City Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Munchy Greene, Isaiah Collins, Hunter Morrison, Philip Anderson, Nicholas Ilugbo and Jason Eby.
Family and friends may sign the guest book at www.jesupfuneralhome.com.
Howard & Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Larry Edward Edenfield
Huddleston, Virgina—Larry Edward Edenfield, 80, of Huddleston, Virginia, died Sept. 20, 2023, at Summit Health and Rehabilitation in Lynchburg, Virginia.
He was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Jesup to the late N.J. Edenfield and Thelma Westberry Edenfield.
He moved in 1966 to Augusta, where he owned and operated Fleming Tire & Auto until 1999. He also was affiliated with a glass company, numerous convenience stores and a used tire business.
He loved the outdoors, where he hunted and fished all over the world and owned a 75-acre lake for many years. His Georgia home had a large lake where he raised catfish, bream and other fish.
He moved to Virginia in 2016 and bought property on Smith Mountain Lake, where he fished until his illness. After moving to Smith Mountain Lake, he loved the fact that “all I have to do is walk outdoors and catch a fish.”
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Hartless Edenfield; children, Nancy Edenfield (Stan Getalo) of Chesapeake, Kelli (Eric) Criss and their children, Elizabeth and Nathan, of Atlanta, and Tammy Laws of Manson, North Carolina; a sister, Lorene Vernon of Jesup; and a stepson, Jack (Libby) Sorrells and their children, Drew and Addi.
A graveside service will be held Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at Timber Ridge ARP Cemetery with the Rev. Ben Dowling officiating.
Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory in Lexington.
Lillian Flowers Davison
Jesup—Lillian Flowers Davison died Sept. 19, 2023.
She was born Jan. 26, 1926, in the New Hope/ Pye community in Wayne County to Verdie Pye Flowers and Talmadge Hixon Flowers. She was a 1943 graduate of Jesup High School and attended business school in Albany to become a bookkeeper. She married Warren Harding Davison of New Jersey in 1947 and had two beautiful children, Joan and Gene.
The second child and eldest daughter of the six Flowers children, she was tasked with cooking, cleaning and caring for her baby sister, who was stricken with a kidney disease. Her inherent, tremendous compassion was demonstrated throughout her life. Ever selfless, her prayer was that God would extend her days in order to care for Gene, and that perpetual care earned the deep, abiding respect of her family and countless friends, her family said.
The Flowers children were raised working in the fields and assisting their father with the family’s bee company. Her intelligence and strong work ethic led to promotions, commendations and explicit trust in her work life. During World War II, she was a Western Union operator in Rome. She was employed 20 years as a bookkeeper for Boy Scouts of America in New Jersey where she was the head of the accounting department, and then by the federal government with the National Labor Relations Board in Atlanta, traveling and holding elections for 16 years, until her retirement in 1988.
Unassuming and ever humble, she was a true Southern lady who gave her life to service as unto her Lord. Upon moving to New Jersey, she found an Assembly of God church to join, where she faithfully served as the church Sunday school secretary. In 1972, the year before her husband died, the family moved to East Point and were members of the East Point Church of God. She faithfully served as the church bookkeeper, clerk, and ladies ministries and Sunday school secretary there until around 2015.
She was a member of the Woman’s Club and the Civitan Club, loved to read, and could always be found working out crossword puzzles. A fantastic cook, she found great pleasure in gardening and cooking and preserving fresh vegetables she’d grown. Her kitchen and table were the center of countless extended family meals with hours of laughter-filled conversations. Her homemade, fresh-from-her-garden bread-and-butter pickles recipe is an heirloom that’s perennially cherished and used by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren H. Davison of New Jersey; her parents, Talmadge and Verdie Flowers of Wayne County; her only brother, Daniel Flowers of Augusta; and her beloved son-in-law, Alan Mangarelli, of Peachtree City.
Survivors include her daughter, Joan Mangarelli of Palm Coast, Florida; her son, Gene Davison of Palm Coast; two grandchildren, Linda (Mike McElreath) Mangarelli of Palm Coast and Paul (Abbi) Mangarelli of Auburn, Alabama; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Virginia Floyd of Jesup, Geneva Matthews of Jesup, Nelia Jeffords of Lawrenceville and Aletha (Edgar) Waters of Jesup; and several nieces and nephews.
As the scripture says, Lillian’s children and surviving family rise up and call her blessed; “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all” (Proverbs 31:29).
Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J. Edgar Waters officiating. Interment followed in Jesup City Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be family.
Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.