Dr. Linda Miller Savory's Obituary
Dr. Linda Jane Miller Savory, 72, of Proctorville, OH, went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 20, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, after a brief battle with cancer. Born December 17, 1947, in Elyria, Ohio, to the late L.G. Newton Miller and Ruth May Rowland, she was also preceded in death by her infant sister, Penny. She is survived by her sons, John R. (Lauren) Savory of Proctorville and James D. Savory of Proctorville; and daughter, Dr. Laura (Bradley) Miller of South Point; four grandchildren, John Thomas Savory, Victoria Jane Savory, Anabelle Ruth Miller and Adaline Bradley Miller; best friend and sister, Connie Shepherd Yates; special nephew Weston (Megan) Yates; brother David (Nancy) Miller; and a host of other sisters-by-choice, nieces, nephews, and friends. Dr. Savory obtained her bachelors degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, her masters degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and her M.D. from the University of Michigan. She completed her internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor and her residency in family medicine at Marshall University. She faithfully practiced medicine in the tri-state for more than 40 years, with a special focus on womens health. In addition to her medical practice, she was a professor of medicine at Marshall University, a past president of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a published author in several medical journals, and a noted speaker. In December of 2019, Dr. Savory retired from medical practice to fulfill her most cherished calling: full-time grandmother ("Mimi"). Her four grandchildren greatly enjoyed spending time at Mimis house, where they were thoroughly doted upon and properly spoiled. She also devoted much time to her church, Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir and multiple prayer groups. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for sharing the light of the gospel. A funeral service will not be held to respect Dr. Savorys wishes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to any of the following charities in her memory: Lewis Memorial Baptist Church Outreach, 5385 W. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705; Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation: Breast Health Center, 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington, WV 25702, or via www.chhfoundation.org; or Little Victories Animal Rescue, 3589 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545 or via www.littlevictories.org. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ehallfuneralhome.com.
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