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Cynthia “Cyndi” Raney Savage, of Greenwood, Mississippi, passed away peacefully after a years-long battle with cancer on the evening on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 62.
Cyndi was born on May 14, 1962, in Ruleville, Mississippi to Robert Raney and Katherine Morgan Raney. Cyndi grew up in Grenada and graduated from Belhaven College in 1983. while at Belhaven, Cyndi sang in the concert choir and had a double major in Home Economics and Business with a minor in art. Cyndi married the love of her life, Kent Savage, in September of 1989. She began her career in apparel retail merchandising but would move quickly to furniture sales and design. Cyndi was the manager of Malouf furniture in Greenwood, MS for over 10 years. Realizing her talent for design, Cyndi opened her own interior design company, which she beautifully ran until her passing. Cyndi was also a member of the Greenwood Garden Club.
Cyndi was known for her deep and abiding love for Jesus and her passion for sharing the Gospel. Her compassion and genuine interest in others were felt by so many. She was an active and devoted member of Westminster Presbyterian Church since 1993. Cyndi served in the church’s music ministry by being a member of the choir and faithfully played the piano every Sunday for the past 20 years. Cyndi also led many women’s Bible studies, served on the leadership for the Women in the Church and attended several ministry conferences. Cyndi had many friends and was a positive bright light of encouragement and enthusiasm, even through her cancer treatments.
Cyndi is preceded in death by her father, Robert Raney, and her sister-in-law, Kimberly Savage Taylor. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Kent Savage, her mother, Katherine Raney of Grenada, Mississippi, a sister, Cheryl Raney, of Grenada and brothers Keith Raney and his wife, Kathy, of Grenada, Cecil Raney and his wife, Jackie, of Nashville, TN. Brother-in-laws, Dean Savage and Chris Savage and his wife Beth. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephew and her best friend of 42 years, Pam Jones, of Jackson, MS.
As we reflect on and celebrate Cyndi’s life, we are confident that 2 Timothy 4:7 holds true for her: She has fought the good fight, she has finished the race, she has kept the faith.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 10th at 12:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church followed at 2:00 p.m. by a service of worship to the glory of God in loving remembrance of Cyndi.
Honorary pallbearers are Cord Montgomery, Walt Montgomery, Baylor Pillow, John Sabin, Reid Sabin, and Webb Sabin.
Memorial donations may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 804 East Park Avenue, Greenwood Mississippi 38930
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