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Savage, Louise E.

March 15, 1922 –
 January 19, 2014

Obituary

Louise Cunningham Savage Louise passed peacefully, Sunday, January 19th at the age of 91. Louise was born in Merkel, Texas on March 15, 1922. She lived in Texas her entire life, with more than 45 years in Dallas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Beulah Cunningham, brother, Clarence Cunningham, sister, Irene Cunningham Murphy, youngest son, James Scott Savage, Jr., and grandson, James Scott Savage, III. Louise is survived by her children, Richard Duren and wife Barbara of Conroe, Dana Savage Oliver of Dallas and Leslie Jane Savage of Addison. Also surviving are her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephew, great nieces and great-nephew, which she loved very much. Louise will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for her mischievous sense of humor, her love of the piano and affection for animals. Louise requested a private family service, which will be held in March of 2014. Donations in her name may be made to the Genesis Women’s Shelter, 4411 Lemmon Avenue, Suite 201, Dallas, Texas 75219.   Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252 214) 306-6700

    FAYE CHRISTIAN
    28 Jan 2014
    5:37pm

    A beautiful picture of your dear Mother. You, Sammey and Charlye are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Much love, Faye and Louis

    Linda Taft-Reeves
    3 Feb 2014
    12:57pm

    Your mother/grandmother was a hoot! I remember her well. Leslie, you & your entire family are in my prayers.

    Yolanda Ramirez (Minnitti) Franzen
    3 Feb 2014
    4:49pm

    Leslie, this is a lovely picture of your mother. I remember how much fun she was and I can picture her smile. My condolences to you & your family.

    ~Yolanda

    K
    20 Dec 2022
    10:45pm

    Dear Mimi,

    I am not a member of your family, but you cared for me just the same. I was Jimmy’s girlfriend. You took me in when I was 17, which pulled me out of a broken home and gave me a moment to breathe. Jimmy and I didn’t work out, and I packed my things and left your care one day at age 19 without even giving you a proper thank you.

    What I didn’t realize until recently: by removing me from that environment and teaching me empathy, you gave me the strength to begin the process of ending a cycle of abuse from a broken family riddled with alcoholism. I left the city. Changed my name. Ran away from my family and friends, breaking contact completely. I fought terrible demons and recovered from the edge of suicide. Found out I was autistic. Went through a 20 year failed marriage.

    Recently, I have graduated from therapy, and I continue to practice it on my own. I’ve got a respectable job, lost 200 pounds (not a typo) and I finally understand what it means to have a little self esteem. I now know that my fate is not set in stone, and walk a path of continual self growth and knowledge seeking. I finally found love.

    If not for you, I would have walked the same set and unchanging path as my family. Their futures ended tragically and far too early.

    You probably saved my life. Thank you for helping me break a cycle of certain destruction. And thank you for everything.

    Alexis Wright/ Savage
    18 Mar 2024
    11:03am

    I tried to reply once. It’s not posted. So I will try again. It’s Alex. I have looked for you for years wanting to see how you are doing. Mimi thought highly of you. I enjoyed you living with us. Even though I know it was pretty stressful too. I’m glad you did.
    I want to say so much. I’m at a loss of words now. Just so grateful to hear you’re OK after all these years

    Alex Wright/Savage
    18 Mar 2024
    11:04am

    Dearest k. This is Alex. I am so grateful to hear that you are doing better. I have tried many times to look you up, now I understand why i have not found you. I know you will likely not come back on here to see this, but I’m so glad that mimi let you stay with us. I have always thought it was a privilege to know you as a friend. I know that it was still rough when you lived with us, but I enjoyed your company so very much.
    She always spoke highly of you.

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