Joyce Raynor Savage, 76, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015. She was born in Edgecombe County on October 16, 1938 to the late Charlie James Raynor and Lillian Addie Ramsey Raynor. Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, James Elmer Savage, Sr.; brother, Joseph Raynor; and her good friend, Lila "Tootsie" Lewis.
She is survived by her sons, James E. Savage, Jr (Deborah) of Rocky Mount, Charles D. Savage (Donna) of Wilmington, Joseph R. Savage (Melissa) of Nashville, Donald W. Savage (Kimeka) of Rocky Mount, Michael O. Savage (Kristen) of Greenville, and Donald W. Savage, Jr. (Christie Sasser) of Greenville; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Price (Ron) of Rocky Mount, Minnie Compton (John) of Newport, and Debbie Taylor (Bob) of Nashville; a sister in law, Frances Raynor of Nashville.
A service was held Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Mike Edwards and Rev. Steve Kirkland officiating. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.