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Betty Meagher Johnpeter
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Born in Orient, IL on Feb. 10, 1922 and
Departed on Apr. 19, 2012
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Friday, Apr. 27, 2012
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday, Apr. 28, 2012
11:00 am
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Pending
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Betty Meagher Johnpeter
Betty Meagher Johnpeter of Savannah, Georgia died Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Marsh View Senior Living.
Born Feb. 10, 1922 in Orient, IL, to George and Myrtle Camp Meagher, Mrs. Johnpeter was raised in West Frankfort, IL. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois-Champaign. During World War II, she played an important role in developing antibiotics while employed as a bacteriologist for Abbott Research Laboratories in Chicago, IL. Her work was recognized in several scientific articles and books.
She married Charles Albert Johnpeter of Posey, IL, Sept. 21, 1946, in Champaign, IL. After raising their children in Athens, TN, they were able to travel extensively, exploring dozens of countries and delighting in the cultures they discovered. She continued to travel on her own after her husband's death in 1989.
Moving to Savannah in 1991, Mrs. Johnpeter continued her passion for exquisite hand quilting and sewing, reading, and playing bridge. She maintained many friendships through Savannah Newcomers Club, The Landings New Neighbors and participation in many of their activities.
Survivors include three children: Johanna Johnpeter Hutson of Savannah; Charles Albert Johnpeter (Sue) of Naperville, IL; and Sarah Louise Johnpeter of Savannah; four grandchildren: William Charles Hutson, Thomas Johnpeter Hutson (Lara), Elizabeth Johnpeter Anderson (Dennis), and Anna Whaley Johnpeter; three great-grandchildren: Natalie Claire Hutson, Dennis Zachary and Charlotte Elizabeth Anderson; and a sister, Georgia Meagher of Atlanta. She leaves dear friend and longtime caregiver Sylvia Jackson of Savannah. The family also wishes to thank caregiver Priscilla Collins, also of Savannah. All our lives were enhanced by having been touched by her intelligence, creativity, and love.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 27 at Fox & Weeks, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. A private graveside service will follow later at City Cemetery, Carlyle, IL.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be designated to breast cancer research at Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, or online at www.mayoclinic.org.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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