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Hargie Savoy Obituary
The Southeast Texas Civil Rights Icon and Community Activist transitioned to her eternal rest on February 19, 2026 with her family by her side. She was loved, respected and cherished by so many, she never met a stranger.
Hargie Faye Jacobs Savoy, a beloved matriarch, faithful servant and pillar of the Port Arthur
community, passed away on February 19, 2026, in her hometown of Port Arthur, Texas,
surrounded by her family. She was 96 years old. Born on December 30, 1929, in Port Arthur,
Texas, Hargie was the daughter of Morris Peter Jacobs and Eunice Guillory Jacobs. She was a
proud graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1949.
On May 5, 1951, she married the love of her life, Jewel Savoy Sr., with whom she shared a
lifetime of devotion until his passing. She is survived by her children: Jacquelyn, Terry (Kerry) Hadley and Diane (Alfred) Dominic; grandchildren: David Belvin, Lakisha (Willie) Brown, Matthew Threats, Jewel Savoy III, State Representative Christian Manuel, Farran Manuel, Parris (Seleni) Olliver, Terry (Claudia) Olliver; great-grandchildren: Madison Brown, Hannah
(Javier) Castillo, Payton Olliver, Dru Olliver, William Brown and Noah Olliver; and great-great-grandchildren: Amara Castillo and Aziel Castillo; nieces and nephews: Vories Jacobs(Mercedes), Wilda Jacobs-Starks, Phyllis Jacobs-Thomas, Furbin Etta Jacobs-Potter(William), Craig Jacobs(Awilda), Kevin Jacobs(Vickie). She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewel Savoy Sr., her brothers Furbin Jacobs, Emanuel Jacobs Sr., her children: Jewel Faye, Madeline, Jewel Savoy Jr., and grandchildren January Savoy and Nai Olliver. She is also remembered by many other loving family members.
A woman of deep Christian faith, Hargie was a devoted member of Sixth Street Baptist Church
in her early years and later Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, where she worshiped
faithfully under the leadership of Pastor Randy G. Vaughn. Her life’s work was rooted in
service. She was a proud homemaker, a cashier at Lincoln High School and a dedicated Sunday
School and Vacation Bible School teacher who nurtured generations of children in faith and
character.
In 1986, at the request of Coretta Scott King, Hargie founded the Martin Luther King Jr.
Support Group of Southeast Texas and served as its president for more than three decades.
Through this work, she committed herself to preserving and advancing the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., promoting his six principles of nonviolence through annual celebrations and
worship services that became a cornerstone of the community.
Hargie served in numerous civic organizations, including CHRISTUS St. Mary Hospital, the
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, and the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce. Her
dedication to justice and unity earned her many honors, including the Life Member Award from
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas
Legislative Black Caucus, and the Freedom Award from the NAACP.She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and opened both her home and her heart to history, hosting Coretta Scott King, Dick Gregory, Cornell West and other civil rights leaders within its walls.
Quiet in manner yet powerful in impact, Hargie Faye Savoy moved with grace and purpose. Her
life was a testament to faith, service, and unwavering commitment to community. She
championed the dream that Dr. King died for and ensured that it would live on through
generations. Her legacy is written not only in awards and organizations, but in the lives she
touched, the faith she modeled, and the family she nurtured
The itinerary of services for Mrs. Hargie Faye Savoy are as follows:
Wednesday,Wake Service at the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 501 West Thomas Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas 77640, from 6pm to 8pm.
Thursday, Funeral Service at the Bob Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive Port Arthur, Texas 77642. A visitation will be from 11am to 12 Noon with the service time beginning promptly at 12 Noon.
A burial will take place after the service for immediate family only. Friends and Guests are welcome to stay for the repast that will be served at the civic center where family and guests will be served.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that a donation to Mrs Hargie’s beloved MLK Support Group of Southeast Texas be made by CashApp and or check made out to the MLK Support Group.
Memories and Condolences
for Hargie Savoy
Kathleen Mullenix
March 3, 2026
I met Hargie Savoy at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. When I went into her room in the ER...she said, "oh it's YOU again!!". She was so funny and full of life. She was one of those patients you will always remember. She even sent me a Christmas card that year. Sweetest lady I've had the pleasure to meet. Praying for your family.
Dr. Stanton Lawrence and Family
February 28, 2026
May the grace of Our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, cover the Savoy family as they celebrate their matriarch’s Transition to Glory. Rest in heaven, Mother Savoy.
Jonathan Bonnie
February 26, 2026
May you Mother Savoy rest in the most sacred place! The lives touched and foundation laid she ran so that we may walk and carry her legacy.
Well done thy good and faithful servant, Good night Mrs. Savoy we’ll see you in the morning.
Dianne Brown
February 26, 2026
My condolences to the family and keep the Faith, we have loss a great icon here in Port Arthur, TX.
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Dr. Ella Williams
February 26, 2026
Mrs. Hargie Faye Savoy has lived an outstanding life and shared in the betterment for many in her community and the world. She will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace.
Tihida (Tahida) Mayon
February 25, 2026
On behalf of the Unity Class of 1992, we extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest condolences to our classmate, Brian “David” Belvin, and his family in the passing of his beautiful grandmother, Mrs. Hargie Faye Savoy.
Mrs. Savoy made a profound and positive impact on the Port Arthur, Texas community, and her legacy of strength, service, and love will continue to live on through all who were blessed to know her.
We are lifting the family in prayer during this time and asking God to provide comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead.
Sandra Anderson
February 24, 2026
With sincere sympathy to the family.
Ester Egins
February 24, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Deborah Henry
February 23, 2026
Condolences to the Savoy family.
Carolyn Thibodeaux
February 23, 2026
May the Lord bless and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." ...JESUS
Dr. Jacquelyn Green Timmons
February 23, 2026
Following my return to PA, I remember attending a school board meeting and seeing you for what I remember as the first time. You spoke so powerfully and eloquently and what I later learned was just who you were. Fast forward a few years later and we met in person not realizing that we had an unknown connection. The rest, as they say, is history. I remember the long talks either in person or on the phone. They were always heartfelt and insightful. Rest well! Love, Jacqui
Tekoa Charter School
February 23, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shirley Boudreaux
February 23, 2026
We sending our condolences love and prayers at this time for the family much love always rest in peace Mrs.Savoy what a wonderful woman♥
Glenda Turpeau Ardoin
February 22, 2026
The world loss a beautiful soul. She was very giving and loving to everyone. My fondest memory is how she loved the children at Abraham Lincoln High School. When you didn’t have lunch money she’d let you go, trusting you to bring it next time. I loved her spirit. She was a very special lady.
Chris & Carlotta Jones
February 22, 2026
" In loving memory of a wonderful person." We're so deeply sorry for your loss. Mrs. Savoy was such a bright light in this world, and we feel so lucky to have known her. Her kindness and smile will always stay with us. Mrs. Savoy, we will love you and miss you always.
Latasha Banks-Paddio
February 22, 2026
My God .my heart is so full because you took me in as one of yours .i will never forget all the time and memories we have had together how much structure you instilled in me about getting closer to god and nothing is more than family at all times . It was times to where I was your granddaughter and then you would say she is one of my girls ..you watch me grown from a young mother in the 90’s to the woman I am now . My Little Queen Hargie. My Grandmother Hargie ..My Friend Hargie as you would tell me YOU ARE CLEAR OF ALL YOUR DUTIES QUEEN MRS.HARGIE FAYE “VICTORIA” JACOB SAVOY JOB WELL DONE I LOVE YOU FOREVER MY BABY
Mona Bernard
February 22, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mona Bernard
LHS Class of '81
Jeffery Delahoussaye
February 22, 2026
Mrs Savoy was a wonderful woman... I was very fortunate to know this beautiful lady... Rest in Peace....
Linda Polidore Ballou
February 21, 2026
I would like to extend my Condolences and Prayers to the Family.
Mildred Howard- Hayes
February 21, 2026
So sorry for your loss sending my deepest condolences and prayers to Terry and family your mother Mrs.Hargie Savoy was the rock of our community with the MLK to make sure our history was told she was an inspiration a leader a speaker for all African Americans she will truly be missed but her legacy lives on through the Savoy family. God bless you all ❤
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