Laura Savage

Laura Rosie Savage
A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm, Thursday, March 31, 2011at Ballard Chapel for Rosie Savage 82, who passed away Monday, March 28, 2011at Roswell Regional Hospital. Dr. Hugh Burroughs of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Rosie was cremated according to her wishes.
Rosie was born October 8, 1928 in Roswell to William Roland and Julia Cooley Oliver. Her parents preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her great granddaughter Amanda Rose Finney. Rosie married Leon Savage on July 1, 1948 in Roswell, he survives her at the family home.
She is also survived by her children Laura Beck Knoll, Bill Savage, Mary Savage Coker, Danny Savage and Julia Savage grandchildren Shannon Finney, Justin Green, Oliver Savage, Lena Savage, Ginny Brock, Katrina Brock Clark, Kylara Savage, Tatiyana Savage and Keegan Hayes great grandchildren Michael Finney, Alisha Finney, Gabe Hayes, Allie Hayes and Madison Hayes and great greatgranddaughter Serenity Rose Finney.
Rosie was a lifelong resident of Roswell and was of the Catholic faith. She attended North Texas State University in Denton, TX. Her hobbies were needle point and gardening. Rosie sang in the Roswell Community Chorus until the mid 80s. She volunteered for the Crisis Line which led her to become The Associate Director of the Horizon House, which was a transitional facility for psychiatric patients.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made in Rosies name to Assurance Home, 1000 E. 18th, Roswell, New Mexico 88201.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

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