A Life Story

Patricia Ann Tanner Foreman "Patty", 83, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at Hospice Savannah surrounded by family. Her death was due to complications that developed following a surgical procedure. She was born on January 23, 1941, in Nashville, Tennessee, and graduated from Central High School. She has been a resident of Savannah since 1974. She was a very devoted wife and mother. Patty was a member of Central Church of Christ in Savannah, where she volunteered in the kitchen during church functions and other events. She loved to play tennis in her younger years, as well as watch and attend professional tennis matches. Patty loved to play bridge and was an avid reader. Patty was trained in classical piano; however, played only in the home. She enjoyed collecting old sheet music, especially classical music. She loved live music and enjoyed attending concerts in coliseums or 100-seat venues. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, even when they were losing, and loved her Georgia Bulldogs. Her most enjoyed pastime was spending time at Tybee with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Lee and Mary Lee Tanner, her two sisters, Nancy Field and Betty Sue Evans, and her brother, Tommy Tanner.Surviving is her high school sweetheart, her husband of 58 years, Benjamin "Ben" Foreman, her son Benjamin "Brian" Foreman, and daughter, Suzanne du Plooy. Also, her grandchildren, River Grace Foreman and Benjamin "Reece" Foreman.There will be a Memorial Service at her church, Central Church of Christ, Stephenson Ave, Savannah, GA on Saturday, February 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the church. Remembrances may be made to: Central Church of Christ, Savannah, or, a charity of your choice.