Mrs. Virginia Rickert Saway

1916 - 2011

Mrs. Virginia Rickert Saway obituary, 1916-2011, Clinton, MS

BORN

1916

DIED

2011

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Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home - Clinton

106 Cynthia Street

Clinton, Mississippi

Virginia Saway Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 20, 2011.

Virginia Rickert Saway, 94, died Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 11 AM, May 23 at the Episcopal Church of the Creator in Clinton with internment in Lakewood Memorial Park, Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Sunday at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton. Pallbearers will be Robert Howe, David Howe, Kyle Howe, Lee Pulliam and Joe Little.
Mrs. Saway, a member of The Episcopal Church of the Creator in Clinton, was born in Quincy, IL. She worked for the Army Map Corps as a cartographer during WWII and later for Rand McNally in Chicago. Mrs. Saway was a retired Administrative Professional for the Hinds County Circuit Clerk's Office. After retirement, she worked as Assistant Librarian at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
A graduate of Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL, Mrs. Saway was an athlete proficient in many sports including rowing, golfing, bowling, and water aerobics, a member of the Metro Milers Walking Club and avid reader. Her love of life and positive attitude will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Mrs. Saway was the widow of Woodrow W. Saway and the daughter of the late Arthur and Hilda Rickert and was proceeded in death by her sister Mary Sparrow and brother Richard Rickert. Survivors include daughter Joy Howe ( Bruce) of Centennial, CO; grandchildren Robert
Howe (Julie) of Sandy, UT; and David Howe (Patty) of Meridian, ID; great grandchildren Kelsey and Kyle Howe; sister-in-law Rosemary Saway of Clinton; brother-in-law Peter Saway ( Bessie) Brandon and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers that provided care for Mrs.Saway and would especially like to thank Sta-Home Health for their professional and loving care. Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Creator, 1445 Clinton-Raymond Road ,Clinton, MS 39056 or a charity of your choice.

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May 30, 2011

Tim Lepard

Virgina was my grandmother's sister's daughter. We grow up in different continents but my childhood was full of family stories. I moved to Canada and my mother passed away. I thought that I had lost contact with her American relatives. But in 2007 I was lucky enough to find Virginia and to meet her and her family. Despite her age she had a spark for life and charisma. I was amazed to find that she had photos and letters from my mother and her mother. Even photos of my brother and I as children. I wish we could have spent more time together. I hope that our families will stay in touch and remember the dear lady that brought us together.

May 22, 2011

John Saway

Aunt Virginia was a very sweet lady and will be missed immensely. Lots of love to a very special Aunt.

May 21, 2011

Grandma, We will miss you immensely. Your with God now, and probably one of his special angels. Love you bunches, Dave and Patty

May 21, 2011

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