HOBE SOUND, FL – Doris Diana Goodrich Savini, born February 16, 1922, in Sherburne, NY lived a Christ-centered life until her death at the age of 100 on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Hobe Sound, FL. She died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She is now rejoicing in Heaven, face to face with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Doris graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY. She dedicated her professional life to teaching special education in Palm Beach, Polk and Martin Counties Public Schools and was named Teacher of The Year in Jupiter, FL in 1970. Her most cherished moments were those spent with family. Doris was a charter member of Stuart Alliance Church in Stuart, FL. She devoted her time, treasure and talent to mission work around the world and touched countless lives through her ministry. Doris always said the best way she wanted to be remembered was living out her Christian faith and making a difference in the lives of others.
Doris is survived by her loving daughters, Sharon Savini Stiller of Palm City, FL; and Sylvia Savini (James P.) Owen of New Albany, MS; granddaughters Tara Merrell (Sean) Frawley of Colorado Springs, CO; DiAnne Owen (Chris) Graham of Wichita, KS; Jennifer Owen (Ben Replogle) of Nashville, TN; and Jamie Owen (Jim) Johnson of Shannon, MS; and 10 great-grandchildren, Emily Fay, Parker Fay, Noah Frawley, Soren Frawley, Harper Frawley, Owen Graham, Parker Graham, Sierra Replogle, Jimmie Johnson and Kelly Johnson (John) Oakes.
She is deeply loved and will be missed by her nephew Ronald Stewart (Michiko) of Vancouver, British Columbia; nieces Gwendolyn (James) D’Ambrogi of Halifax, Nova Scotia; Gail (Tom) Tobin of Spencerport, NY; and Jacqueline Goodrich of Rochester, NY; and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends who are like family.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Howard James Savini of Alton, LA; parents, Volney and Dora Follet Goodrich of Sherburne, NY; sister, Ruth (Rev. Glenn) Goodrich Stewart of Addison, NY; brother, John (Virginia) Goodrich of Spencerport, NY; niece Deborah Allen of Rochester, NY; and granddaughter, Tamara Merrell Drock of Loxahatchee, FL.
A celebration of life service will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Visitation will be from 11:00am – 1:00pm, and the service will begin at 1:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home Young & Prill Chapel in Stuart, FL. A private burial service will take place on a later date in Lakeland, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests donations be made in Doris’ memory to Stuart Alliance Church, 445 SE Osceola Street, Stuart, FL 34994. Online donations can be made by visiting https://bit.ly/3VUhyi9 and selecting the "Doris Savini Memorial Fund."
“Well done thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:21 (KJV)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.youngandprill.com for the Savini family.
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