Extracted from The Shreveport Times (Shreveport, LA)
Sunday, February 4, 1996

Theresia Maria Savell

BOSSIER CITY, LA - Memorial services for Theresia Maria Savell, age 67, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 5, 1996, at Boone Funeral Home, Bossier Chapel.

Theresia Maria Savell, whose maiden name was Schafenburg [sic Scharfenberg], died Monday January 29, 1996; after a courageous bout with cancer. She was born in Breslau, Germany, January 3, 1928. She had been a resident and citizen of the United States since 1945.

She is survived by her loving husband, of 49 years, Herbert O. Savell; two sons, Preston R. and Herbert Savell, Jr.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was called Rose by her many friends. She will be remembered for her kindness to animals and love of nature and wildlife. She was a devoted mother and housewife. She was a very talented cook, decorator and wonderful hostess.

She will be truly missed by her many friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the local chapter of the society for prevention of cruelty to animals.

Boone Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel 742-5361