Wendy J. Savoy

Wendy Jacqueline Savoy, daughter of the late Vernon and Evelyn Savoy, was born on January 13, 1954 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California. Sadly, she departed this life after an extended illness on December 20, 2022. Wendy attended schools in several states due to her father’s military career. However, when her family relocated, they were one of the first black families to move to the Edmondson Village area in Baltimore. Wendy was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Edmondson High School in 1972. She worked at the telephone company initially, but was later employed at the Social Security Administration. She held several different jobs there, but her last position was on the Congressional Liaison Staff at the Metro West location. She remained there until she retired with over 40 years of service. Wendy had various hobbies including jewelry making; drawing; decorating; and movie going. One of her pastimes was traveling with her mother, Evelyn, sister-in-law, Peggy, and friends. Among her favorite places visited were The National Harbor; New York and Cancun, Mexico. Although she enjoyed her hobbies and pastimes, nothing compared to the pleasure given her by her great niece, Dorravia and her children, Zaria, Dreia and Drayis. She often spoke about them as if they were her own grandchildren. Wendy accepted Christ at an early age. Initially, she attended St. Bernadine Catholic Church where she remained a member of the choir and other church groups for several years. Later, after a visit to Mt. Calvary A.M.E. Church in Towson, she decided to make it her new church home. Before getting her driver’s license, Wendy took two buses from her home in northwest Baltimore to get to church in all kinds of weather. Her dedication to Mt. Calvary did not end with her commitment to attend services. She soon became a member of the choir and the Mt. Calvary Missionary Society. Wendy was also a member of the Red Hat Society, and the Beads of Wisdom Seniors’ Ministry. Wendy loved to decorate and would eagerly do so for many special events like the Festival of Trees. She shared her knowledge and skills of crafting by teaching others her skills during vacation bible school. During the pandemic, Wendy co-founded the Thursday Lunch Bunch which was established to provide both food and fellowship to the pastor and the office staff. Wendy was recognized in the church as a willing spirit and worker assisting wherever and whenever help was needed. She was a dedicated member of Mt. Calvary A.M.E. Church for over 40 years. She attended church regularly until her ill health prevented her from doing so. Wendy has gone home to be with the rest of her loving family, her mother, Evelyn, her father, Vernon, Sr., and her brothers, Vernon, Jr. and Michael. Wendy is survived by a host of relatives, friends and her church family.

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Wendy J. Savoy

January 13, 1954 - December 20, 2022