Peggy Fanning Savage
March 18, 1952 - July 30, 2018
Peggy Fanning Savage was called from earthly labor to heavenly reward on Monday, July 30, 2018, at Providence Northeast Hospital. Born March 8, 1952, in Columbia, she was the third of four girls born to the late Samuel and Hattie Stroman Fanning. Educated in Richland County public schools, she was a graduate of Columbia High School in the Class of 1970 and later attended Midlands Technical College where she studied General Office Management. First finding employment with C&S Bank, Peggy later became a supervisor at Blue Cross Blue Shield before ultimately becoming a food services entrepreneur operating within the Department of Health and Environmental Control. An ardent woman of God, Peggy was a faithful member of Saint John Baptist Church where she served in numerous capacities including: Jubilee Choir; Saint John Exercise Instructor; Bible Study; and Sunday School. In her spare time, Peggy enjoyed exercising, drawing, visiting her husband at the nursing home, and being surrounded by family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, David Savage, II. Peggy leaves to cherish precious memories her husband, David Savage; her son, Dexter Savage; her two grandchildren: Deon David Savage and Destiny Dior Savage; her three sisters: Flossie Hartwell (Nathaniel) Fanning, Linda Fanning Watson, and Carolyn F. Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Peggy Fanning Savage was called from earthly labor to heavenly reward on Monday, July 30, 2018, at Providence Northeast Hospital. Born March 8, 1952, in Columbia, she was the third of four girls born to the late Samuel and Hattie Stroman Fanning.... View Obituary & Service Information