She was born in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in North Carolina.
Former resident of Chillicothe, she died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2004, after a brief illness.
Spouse: James S. Savage, Jr.
Son: James III, (wife: Ann Phillips Savage)
Dau: Sandra Rieke, (husband: David Rieke)
Sister: Billie Biggers Gelatt
She had a lifelong affinity for all things that grow and became an internationally known authority on African Violets, hybridizing several new varieties and serving until her retirement as the certifying authority for all African Violet society judges.
A private burial service will be held in Grandview Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Service: First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. James W. Grove officiating.
Former resident of Chillicothe, she died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2004, after a brief illness.
Spouse: James S. Savage, Jr.
Son: James III, (wife: Ann Phillips Savage)
Dau: Sandra Rieke, (husband: David Rieke)
Sister: Billie Biggers Gelatt
She had a lifelong affinity for all things that grow and became an internationally known authority on African Violets, hybridizing several new varieties and serving until her retirement as the certifying authority for all African Violet society judges.
A private burial service will be held in Grandview Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Service: First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. James W. Grove officiating.
She was born in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in North Carolina.
Former resident of Chillicothe, she died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2004, after a brief illness.
Spouse: James S. Savage, Jr.
Son: James III, (wife: Ann Phillips Savage)
Dau: Sandra Rieke, (husband: David Rieke)
Sister: Billie Biggers Gelatt
She had a lifelong affinity for all things that grow and became an internationally known authority on African Violets, hybridizing several new varieties and serving until her retirement as the certifying authority for all African Violet society judges.
A private burial service will be held in Grandview Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Service: First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. James W. Grove officiating.
Former resident of Chillicothe, she died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2004, after a brief illness.
Spouse: James S. Savage, Jr.
Son: James III, (wife: Ann Phillips Savage)
Dau: Sandra Rieke, (husband: David Rieke)
Sister: Billie Biggers Gelatt
She had a lifelong affinity for all things that grow and became an internationally known authority on African Violets, hybridizing several new varieties and serving until her retirement as the certifying authority for all African Violet society judges.
A private burial service will be held in Grandview Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Service: First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. James W. Grove officiating.
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