Mary Louise Halbert Savage
Jan 30, 1929 - Feb 26, 2019

In Loving Memory of Mary Louise Halbert Savage who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Denison, Texas. She was born in Starkville, Mississippi, on January 30, 1929, and married Thomas Charles “Buddy” Halbert on February 6, 1946 in Durant, Mississippi. They were married for 51 years before Buddy passed away in 1997. She married James Savage of Bonham, Texas, on April 10, 1998, and spent 21 years together before her passing.

She was a member of the Church of Christ on Morton Street in Denison, Texas, and truly loved the Lord with all her heart. In her earlier years, she loved the ranch where she raised cattle, gardened and you could always find her in the kitchen canning, cooking and baking. She also loved to knit, crochet and her love for flowers was undeniable. She made such beautiful treasures for so many people, like scarves, hats, blankets and anything else you can imagine.

Mary is survived by her husband, James Savage; two daughters, Greada Souther and husband Kenneth, and Ferol Chandler; her grandchildren, Troy Souther and wife Karen, Adam Souther and wife Lea, Audra Baker and Matt Baker and wife Lyn; her great grandchildren, Alivia Souther, Maddie Souther, Blake Souther and Jake Souther.

Mary is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Howard Parrish, Kay Strickland, Helen Birchfield, Marie Smith and Bill “Junior” Parish.

The family has scheduled the service for 11:00AM Monday, March 4, 2019 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel in Bonham, Texas, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Keenan Cemetery in Farmers Branch, TX.

Obituary published online 1 Mar 2019 by Cooper Sorrells Funeral Home, Bonham, Texas.

Mary Louise Halbert Savage 90 of Denison, TX died Thursday Feb. 28 2019 at her home.
A funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Mon. March 4, 2019 at Cooper-Sorrells Chapel in Bonham. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to funeral services. Interment will follow Keenan Cemetery in Farmers Branch.
Mr. Whitlock will officiate. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Bonham, TX.
She is survived by her husband, James Savage; two daughters, Greada Souther and husband Kenneth, and Ferol Chandler; her 4 grandchildren and her 4 great grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Mary's 24/7 caregiver and friend Irona Senicki, as well as her Social Worker Renee Griffin and the folks that helped from home hospice Dr. Van Bushkirk, Diana Bushkirk, Vicky Putman, Arie, Denise, Bill, Debby, Toni, and Peggy for all they did for Mary. The Family also request Donations be made to Fosters Home for Children in Stephenville, TX 76401 P.O. Box 978 phone number 254-968-2143 or visit their website www.fostershome.org.