BESSIE SAVAGE's Obituary
Mrs. Bessie W. Savage of Millsboro, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was 94 years old.
Mrs. Savage was born on January 17, 1922 in Chester, PA to the late Charles and Mary Christopher Gear. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Willard H. Savage in 2001 as well as her three siblings, Louise Gear, Charles Robert Gear and James Gear.
Bessie was a graduate of Chester High School. She retired from Delmarva Power and Light after 29 years of service, where she worked as a Payroll Supervisor. She enjoyed oil painting, mostly landscape and still life.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Balback of Hartly, DE; a granddaughter, Tracy Ramsay and her husband Frank of Murfreesboro, TN and one great granddaughter, Hanna Ramsay.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Flowers are welcome.
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