Congressman, Other Leaders Remember And Honor Annie Savage

October 31, 2016

Funeral services were held this weekend for Century Town Council member Annie Carter Savage who passed away last week at age 75.

For more on her passing, click here.

Local, state and national political figures paused to remember Savage:

U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, as read into the Congressional Record before the U.S. Congress:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and dedicated service of Annie Carter Savage of Century, Florida who passed away on October 25th, 2016.  Annie was a remarkable public servant who cared deeply for those in the community she served, and I am humbled to commemorate her life.

Annie Carter was born to Thomas and Rosa Bell Carter in Wilcox County, Alabama on February 16, 1941. She attended Snow Hill Institution Normal and graduated Industrial Institute in Snow Hill in 1960. Following her graduation, Annie went on to pursue a cosmetology license in Birmingham, Alabama. From there she began her career with Mutual Savings Insurance Company, where she spent more than twenty years before retiring as a district manager.  In 2011, Annie was appointed to the Century Town Council. Annie was a dedicated and effective public servant, and she won the confidence of her constituents, as evidenced by her election to serve a second four year term as a councilwoman.

In addition to her service to the Northwest Florida community, Annie was also a leader in the civic and religious community. For over sixty years, Annie remained a loyal and active member of the First Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Century, Florida. She served as church clerk for 28 years and in the church’s senior choir for 19 years. She also served as the district missionary for the First West Florida District Association, corresponding secretary for the Evergreen District Congress of Christian Education and remained a faithful member of the Eastern Star. Caring for the community was more than a passion for Annie. In 2009, she and her husband opened their home as an outreach ministry to for those in need of hot meals, transportation and spiritual guidance.

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged to honor the life of Annie Carter Savage. She will always be remembered by all of us in Northwest Florida as a true community leader.  My wife Vicki and I offer our prayers for her husband, Deacon Lloyd Savage, three daughters; Lomonica Savage-Shoemo, Tarrant Savage, and Melody Trice; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and the entire Savage family as we remember and honor the life of Annie Carter Savage.

Florida Rep. Clay Ingram

I was saddened today to hear that Councilwoman Annie Savage passed away. She gave selflessly to the town of Century, and her contributions will be missed. Leslie and I will keep her family and friends in our prayers as they mourn her passing.

Century Mayor Freddie McCall

She spoke her peace and let you know what was on her mind. I have enjoyed working with her. We are all going to miss her.

Escambia County Commissioner District 5 Steven Barry

All healthy communities need true public servants, and Century needed Annie Savage, who was a true public servant. She will be missed throughout Escambia County and my thoughts and prayers are with her husband, children, and large extended family, as well her even larger network of friends during this trying time.

Escambia Commissioner District 1 Wilson Robertson

As a former commissioner for District 5, I am saddened by the passage of Councilwoman Savage. Our prayers are with her family.

Century Town Clerk Leslie Howington

Town Clerk Leslie Howington reminisced that just a couple of weeks ago Annie  C., as she called herself, gave her family some fresh vegetables.  “Miss Annie had a way of putting others’ needs ahead of her own that left everyone feeling special.”

Century Town Council President Ben Boutwell

She love this town and had nothing but the best in her heart for the town. She was always positive about life and God; I really respected her.

Century Town Council Member Sandra McMurray-Jackson

She was a member of my church, a family friend and a really nice lady. She would do what had to be done to help the community. She was a real asset to the council. She will be truly missed.

Pictured top: Century Town Council member Annie Savage. Pictured below: A black ribbon marks Savage’s passing at the Century Town Hall. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Congressman, Other Leaders Remember And Honor Annie Savage”

  1. Margo Bickham on November 2nd, 2016 10:43 am

    I didn’t know Mrs. Savage personally but, of all the years of service, dedication and loyalty I sincerely regret not knowing her. As I have read and heard she was more than a Public Servant she was and icon to the community. Rest in peace dear Mrs. Savage until Jesus returns.

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