Phyllis Ann Martin Enright

Funeral mass for Phyllis Ann Martin Enright, age 88, of Sautee will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM from the St. Mark Catholic Church. Bishop Luis Zarama and Fr. Jose Luis Hernandez Ayala will officiate with interment to follow the service in the VFW Cemetery, Cornelia.

Mrs. Enright died at her residence on Thursday, March 14, 2013 following a period of declining health.

Born in Peoria, IL on March 15, 1925, Mrs. Enright was the daughter of the late Howard and Georgianna Martin. She received her B.A. degree in Education from Macalaster College. Mrs. Enright was a homemaker and she returned to teaching when all of her children were in school. She taught remedial reading at Knowllwood School in the Dekalb County School System and in her spare time Mrs. Enright was an active volunteer with many organizations. Mrs. Enright was an avid reader and accomplished artist in oils and water colors. She also was a gifted seamstress and a great cook. Mrs. Enright had many rewarding and respected accomplishments; the greatest being a devoted and loving wife and mother.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Enright is preceded in death by a twin sibling, William Martin, who was killed in the Battle of the Bulge in WWII, and by a sister Mary Elle Crane.

Survivors include her husband Jack Enright of Sautee, daughters and sons in law Sharon and Alan Jones of West Point, Martha and Charles Sheperd of Tucker, and Mary and Tom Rudolph of Hoschton, sons and daughters in law James and Pat Enright of Portland, Oregon, John Enright and Dr. Karen Carter of Augusta, and Michael and Amy Enright of Dahlonega, as well as twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

Those wishing may send condolences to the family at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com

Funeral arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256