We were blessed with our precious jewel on January 3, 1948. Theresa Shearer Savage was born to the late Mr. Martin Shearer, Jr. and Mrs. Rebecca Shearer in Birmingham, Alabama.  She accepted Jesus into her life in her childhood.  Theresa was educated in the Birmingham School System and as a 1966 graduate of Wenonah High School.  She was a lifelong member of Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the Usher Board and the Choir.  She worked at Chubb and Sons for 20 years until retirement.  She was united in Holy Matrimony to Edward Savage on April 20, 1972.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin Shearer, Jr. and Rebecca Shearer.  Theresa was a sweet, warm, loving and caring person.  She always greeted everyone with a big beautiful smile and a heartfelt hug.  She was blessed with a special gift of encouraging words.  She helped everyone and anyone she could.  She peacefully closed her eyes and went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2010.   Theresa's memories will forever live in the hearts of:  loving husband, Edward Savage;  children, Lenellie and Kanika; step son, Jeffery;  siblings, Willie, Russell, Loretta, Leonard and Eileen;  two aunts; two uncles; five sisters in law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

Celebration of life is Saturday, December 11, 2010 at noon at Galilee Baptist Church  3753 Carver Avenue SW Birmingham Alabama with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Reverend Larry Coleman, Pastor. Reverend Elliott Evans, Sr., Officiating. Visitation is Friday, December 10, 2010 from 2-8 at the chapel. It has been a privilege to serve the Savage Family.  Brighton Funeral Home directing.

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