Ida Davis Dalziel

Ware Shoals – Ida Lou Davis Dalziel died at her home on August 25, 2015. She was born in Ware Shoals, December 3, 1928.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Charles M. Dalziel Sr., daughter Patsy and son-in-law Al Beall of Atlanta, Georgia; son Charles Dalziel, Jr., and daughter-in-law Mary Dalziel of Atlanta, Georgia; six grandchildren: Daniel Lee Beall and wife Meredith, Sally Beall Murphy, Samuel A. Beall, Elizabeth M. Dalziel, David Smith Dalziel, and John I. Dalziel. She had four great-grandchildren: Wyatt Murphy, Hank Murphy, M. Samuel Beall, and Margaret June Beall.

Mrs. Dalziel is predeceased by her parents John Asa Davis Sr. and Lillie J. Henderson Davis, her brother John Asa Davis Jr. and sister-in-law Mary, sister Betty J. Davis Vaughn, brother William Bailey Davis, and sister Patsy Davis Gray and brother-in-law Gary.

Mrs. Dalziel put her skills and dedication to work as a church secretary at three churches, the last being the LutheranChurch of the Ascension in Savannah, Georgia. As all of her friends know, Ida Lou was short of stature, but great of spirit. When the American hostages were released by Iran in 1981, Ida climbed into the bell tower of the LutheranChurch of the Ascension. She rang the bell 52 times – once for each hostage. Each pull of the rope lifted Ida off the floor. She will be greatly missed.

A graveside service was held for Ida Lou at PoplarSpringsBaptistChurch with Dr. Bobby Morrow officiating on August 29th. Memorials for Ida can be sent to WilmingtonIslandUnitedMethodistChurch, 195 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA, 31410

Service Details

  • Date: August 29, 2015
  • Time: 11:00 AM
  • Place: Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Cemetery: Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
  • Visitation: 11 AM to 1 PM Friday, August 28th, at Fox and Weeks Island Chapel, Savannah, GA

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