Donna Gail Savant

Donna Gail Savant obituary

Donna Gail Savant

Donna Savant Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 25, 2025.
Donna Savant was born August 21, 1957, and passed away August 25, 2025, at the age of 68.
Donna loved to cook and watch TV especially The Royals. She could always be found reading her Bible. Most of all she loved her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Amber Murray and Ashley Murray; fiancé', Gary Millsaps; grandchildren, Tristan Murray, Silas Southern, Victoria Hebert, and Katlyn Murray; mother, Shirley Ford; sisters, Joann Stutes & husband Tim, Judy duke, and Hazel Hayes; numerous nieces, nephews, family, & friends.
She is preceded in passing by her son, Randy Hilyard.
Cremation was entrusted to Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home.

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