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Celestine Savage Obituary
She was a member of New Bethany United Church of Christ, Smithfield.
Mrs. Savage is survived by eight daughters, Constance Scott (Oscar), Jean Uzzle, Artis Addison, Glen Jenkins, Vivian Stith (James), Debra Williams, C. Burnadette Owens (Quintin) and Cynthia Jones (Bo); two sons, Rudolph W. Savage and Sherlon M. Savage (Linda); two sisters, Magnolia Jetter and Eunice Savage; 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethany UCC, 15496 Benns Church Blvd., Smithfield. A viewing will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Interment in Christian Home Cemetery.
Pretlow and Chapman Funeral Home is providing service to the Savage family, 757-357-2326. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Celestine Savage
Florence Townsend
September 10, 2008
I have a very good idea of how special Ms. Savage must have been to her family, friends, and neighbors because I see her in her granddaughter Carolyse (Lisa) Evans. As a wonderful friend, Lisa has often spoken of the attributes of her Grandmother with loving words that allows the listener to almost see this beautiful lady in person. I love hearing Lisa speak of the closeness of this awesome family and the Family Matriarch, her Grandmother.
My prayers are for the family and friends of the lady, Celestene Savage. Most especially, I pray for the continued strength that the Grandmother past on to my friend and her granddaughter, Carolyse (Lisa) Evans.
God bless you all!
Tamara Littlejohn
September 2, 2008
It has now been 14 days since you left us and I miss you. Yet, there is a happiness in knowing that you are in Heaven. I find great hope in knowing that I will see you again and that you are happy. Being in Heaven is far better than being here on earth. No more suffering and no more pain. I think about you being in Heaven, tending the flower beds, digging in Gods flowers. I am so grateful that you were apart of my life and that you were a true woman of God. I love you Grannie for who you were to me, Gods gift to all who knew you.
Richard L. Browne, Sr.
August 24, 2008
To the Savage Family,
God does not make mistakes. He just added another "rose" to his bouquet. My prayers are with you all.
August 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this homegoing celebration. God bless you and your family.
Pastor Campbell and family. Newport News Va
Mary Walker
August 23, 2008
my thoughts and prayer be with you all the time. I will keep you in my prayer.I will miss your mother to. I work with her for many years in the other house.She was a mother to me.I know she is in a good place.May god bell you all.
RONALD GOODWIN
August 22, 2008
TO MY DEAR COUSINS
YOUR MOTHER WAS A JEWEL AND VERY DEAR TO ME, I AM SORRY I CANNOT ATTEND THE SERVICE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
COUSIN RONNIE
herbert McDonald
August 22, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Beverly Brown
August 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ericka Savage
August 22, 2008
I'm going to miss you Grandma
Dorothy Holmes
August 22, 2008
Grandma Celestine,
You are truly a Jewel from God and we will truly miss you. You will be forever enbedded in our hearts.
Love Dorothy and Ericka
Keith Jeknkins
August 22, 2008
Grandma Celestine, Thank you for all the wonderful stories, I used to hear to tell us. I will miss you and I Love you.
Your grandson,
Keith G. Jenkins
Deon Whitley
August 22, 2008
May God Bless and keep you all in his loving arms.
Gracie Whitley
August 22, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to this family. May god be with you all.
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