Susan Rea Savage Bolling, 82, of
She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Rea Savage, and father, Charles Hugh Savage; her son Charles Christian Savage Bolling; her sister-in-law Littlepage Hancock Bolling; and niece Littlepage “Page” Hancock Bolling.
She is survived by her partner, Joseph “Buck” Stinnett of Buena Vista; son and daughter- in-law Courtney (Cynthia) Bolling, and son and daughter-in-law Robert (Dian) Bolling, both of
In addition to her children, she leaves behind her five grandsons, Austen, Alex, Connor and Christian Bolling, Ryan Busseni; and two granddaughters, Evelyn Bolling and Alexandra Busseni. Additionally, there are special in-laws Chan and Kae Bolling, Randy and Pudden Stinnett, and John and Cathie Butler. She also leaves behind many friends that she loved and welcomed as family.
Susan was born on Jan. 19, 1941, in
She had many interests there, including the Junior League of the
She spent the last 31 years of her life in Buena Vista, and was an active member of
Susan loved baking, gardening and reading. She had a tremendous work ethic, led by example and instilled the importance of education and unconditional love and support in her family. Susan found a passion for hospice care and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia in
Many thanks to Missy Noel and her team of caregivers for the love and care extended to Susan during this time.
A memorial service will be held at
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rockbridge County Hospice or St. Jude’s Children’s
Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.