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Joan Savage Obituary
A graveside service to honor Joan Savage, 88, of Godley, will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Cresson Cemetery in Cresson, Texas, beginning at 10:00 AM. Family and friends are invited to gather at this serene location to celebrate and remember a truly remarkable woman whose spirit will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Joan Savage, born on June 7, 1936, in Waco, Texas, peacefully passed away on April 2, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. A woman of remarkable strength and resilience, Joan was known to many for her strong-willed nature and independent spirit.
Throughout her life, Joan developed a deep fondness for sunflowers and hearts, symbols of warmth and joy that reflected her personality. She found great pleasure in observing hummingbirds, their delicate beauty enchanting her as she enjoyed her morning coffee. These simple pleasures anchored her in life's moments, reminding her of the beauty that surrounds us.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Jill Savage, and her son, Kirk Savage, along with his wife, Laura, four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, brother, Buddy Bradshaw, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends who were fortunate to know her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucy and Horace Bradshaw, and her sister, Kay Bowman, who she is now reunited with in eternal rest.
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