Martha Jean Donnell Savage, age 84, of Clarksville, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016, at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Martha was born December 21, 1931, in Murfreesboro, TN, to the late William Spencer Donnell and Sallie Youree Donnell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Savage; two brothers, Robert Youree Donnell and Ray Donnell; and two sisters, Sara Smith and Ruby Hall.
Mrs. Savage was a retired school teacher and a member of Madison Street United Methodist Church, where she was involved in the women’s group.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Chapel with Rev. Laurie Hynson officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 11, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Mrs. Savage is survived by her son, Michael L. Savage; daughter, Jean Savage (Mike) Harrison; three grandchildren, Jenna Atkins (Sean) Cannady, Ryan (Paula) Atkins, and Kaleigh Lindsay; and a great-grandson, Blake Castillo.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Madison Street United Methodist Church, 319 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37041, AseraCare Hospice, 1539C Ashland City Bypass, Clarksville, TN 37040, or Alzheimer’s Association, 4825 Trousdale Drive, Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37220.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040.