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Rachel Savage Hite

1955 - 2017

Rachel Savage Hite obituary, 1955-2017, Xenia, OH

BORN

1955

DIED

2017

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McColaugh Funeral Home

826 North Detroit Street

Xenia, Ohio

Rachel Hite Obituary

Rachel Savage Hite

Xenia - Rachel Savage Hite, age 62, of Xenia, passed away at Hospice of Dayton in Dayton on Sunday, December 17, 2017. She was born on March 23, 1955 in West Union, Ohio, the youngest daughter of the late Charles W. Savage and Gracie Mae Gustin Savage. She is also preceded in death by five sisters: Bernice Myers, Louvina Savage, Martha Crothers, Mary Whaley and Olive Satterfield, and by a brother, Ira Savage. She married Thomas Hite on June 15, 1974. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Thomas Hite; daughters, Jenifer (Nick) Alger of Ada, Ohio, Heather Hite Xenia, Ohio, and Ruth (Jeff) Kempf of Pandora, Ohio; grandchildren, Maeby Alger, Cash Alger, Fox Alger, Kayana Nakamura, Anna Kempf, Grady Kempf, Charlie Kempf and Sawyer Kempf; a sister, Betty (Jack) Outram; and four brothers; William (Nancy) Savage, Jerry (Bobbie) Savage, Charles (Carol) Savage and John (Jeannie) Savage. She attended the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Xenia. Rachel loved the Lord and served in several churches alongside her husband as well as ministries of her own. Her children and her grandchildren were always her greatest pride and joy and she loved them immensely. She had many close friends who she treasured.

On Saturday, January 6th the family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Evangelical United Methodist Church, 195 W 3rd St, Xenia, Ohio. A Celebration of Life service will be held at noon following the visitation. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Evangelical United Methodist Church or Hospice of Dayton. Arrangements are in care of McColaugh Funeral Home Xenia, Ohio. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.

Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Jan. 3, 2018.
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Tom, I was so sorry to hear about Rachel. Please know that I'm thinking about you and the family. You are always in God's heart. Linda Stafford

Linda Stafford

Coworker

January 8, 2018

Tom and family, Dad and I send our deepest sympathy to you. I am so sorry that we could not make the service. Dad has had issues and is not up to par. Know that we are thinking about you at this time. Rachel and you have been in our prayers and will continue praying for you and the family.
Don Smalley, Edie and Katie Schwamberger

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January 6, 2018

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. (Henschen & Associates)

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January 5, 2018

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Evangelical United Methodist Church

195 W 3rd St, Xenia, OH

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Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Evangelical United Methodist Church,

195 W 3rd St, Xenia, OH

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McColaugh Funeral Home

826 North Detroit Street, Xenia, OH 45385

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