Edna Jane Holt-Savino

Edna Jane Holt-Savino, 98, of Hahira, GA passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1918 in Macomb, IL to the late Carroll S. Miller and Edna Florance Clampett Miller. All her life was devoted to her family. She loved caring for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as each generation came along. She was a fifth generaton on both Lana and Steve's side of the family. She had great fortitude, strength and a positive attitude. She loved crossword puzzles, shopping, playing cards-solitare, hand and foot. When she watched television she liked Drew Cary on "The Price Is Right", COPS and golf. She was happy cleaning her house and sweeping her porch and sidewalk. She believed she needed her "exercise". She accepted everyone as they were and did not judge them. She took complete care of her grandparents, her aunt and her uncle during their final days. She was a farm girl and could milk a cow or cut up a chicken with the best. She dearly loved the Lord and knew she would walk with her Lord and Savior one day.
Edna Jane Miller married Emmett B. Holt on March 3, 1937. He died on November 7, 1979. Their two children are Lana K. Hall (Jody) of Hahira and Stephen J. Holt (Vicki) of Ellington, MO, her half sister, Lyn Doyle (Mike), grandchildren, Todd Carnahan (Susan), Shari Carnahan, Jason Holt (Tara), Jana Holt, Michael Holt, Krista Holt and Kara Holt, great grandchildren, Katie, Patrick, Anthony, Haley, Jordan, Logan, Kayla and Braxton, great great granddaughter, Evelyn, special nephew, Ray Holt (Nancy) and many more nieces and nephews, one much loved cousin, Richard Louden whom she helped raise. She later married, Emil P. Savino on May 19, 1983. Her step children are Paul Savino (Marianne), Emil Savino (Bonnie), Tina Hudson (James), Joseph Savino and Peter Savino, fifteen step grandchildren, three step great grandchildren and one step great great grandchild.
A graveside memorial service will be held Monday, November 21, 2016 at noon at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Macomb, IL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your local animal shelter, the American Legion or VFW. Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.mclanecares.com
Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta, GA
Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb, IL


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602