Frances Harmon Savarese

Frances Harmon Savarese of Buffalo Junction, VA passed away peacefully from this life into the eternal life on her 99th birthday, June 19, 2018. Due to failing health, she lived for the past three years in Wilmington, NC but always stayed devoted to her friends in South Boston, Clarksville and near her home on beautiful “Buggs Island” Lake dear to her heart.   Granny Fanny” as she liked to be called lived a very full life and her family is grateful for the many years they had with her. She treasured her very large family. Before retirement, she worked for J.P. Stevens. She loved the lake and her little boat, water skiing on a single slalom ski until the age of 94. She enjoyed travel while her health allowed and was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church in South Boston. As her eyesight failed, she asked every week for the bulletin from the church to be read to her so she could stay connected.   Frances Savarese is survived: Her HusbandA.J. “Scooter” Savarese Her DaughterGayle Brandon and husband Dennis Daughter-in-lawLois Harmon Four GrandchildrenJeff Harmon and fiancée Dianna MoreyJulie Johnson and husband RandyKristen Allen and husband CraigScott Brandon and wife Jennifer Five Great Grandchildren Host of Nieces and Nephews   ***Preceded in death by*** Her ParentsJohn Booker Gibson and Willie Kate Frazier Gibson Her late HusbandR.S. “Pete” Harmon Her SonLarry Harmon   Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:30 A.M. at Green Hill Cemetery in Altavista, VA with the Rev. Dean Miller officiating.   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 815 Main Street, South Boston, VA 24592.   The family wishes to thank the many caregivers and staff at Stonebridge Assisted Living in Hampstead, NC who enriched her life as well as providing loving care during her last two years.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home and Cremations Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.