Rose Marie Savage Valek 1932-2025

Rose Marie Savage Valek was born Dec. 28, 1932 in Wood County to Fred and Mary Stedry. She stepped into eternity on Dec. 14, 2025 surrounded by family. Rose married John William Savage on July 20, 1954. After John’s passing in August 1986, Rose found love again, marrying the late Victor Lewis Valek in November 1991.  

Rose was preceded in death by her parents and all of her seven brothers and sisters, Johnny, Alice, Constance, Libby, Christine, Albena and Robert. Also, a great-granddaughter, Kacelynn Dave’ Roberts in February 2017.    

Left behind to cherish her memories are her son, William John Savage and wife Amy of Fort Worth, grandchildren Austin Savage, Tate Savage and wife Alicia ,Alexandra Jensen and husband David, Alison Cook and husband Kyle and 10 great-grandchildren; son, David Savage and wife Glenda of Pittsburg, grandchildren Dusty Savage, Sunny Hutchings and husband Jeff, bonus daughter Robbi Bishop, and two great-grandchildren.; daughter, Belva Collinsworth and husband Jim of Kemp, grandchildren Landon Roberts and wife Catherine, Lance Roberts and wife Samantha and Keleigh Collinsworth and two great-grandchildren. 

Rose was known for her love of family. She was a superior homemaker and loved to share a meal with all who came to her home, and you never left hungry!

Rose brightened every room that she entered with her positive attitude. She said of each day that “Every day is a blessing.” You rarely found Rose without a smile on her face or encouraging words for whomever she encountered.   

Rose was a member of the Becker Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Becker Methodist Church, PO. Box 92, Kemp, TX 75143 to support its missionary at Liberty Church & School in Bohol, Philippines.