Vicki Jean Savoy

March 29, 1944 ~ June 15, 2024

Vicki Jean Savoy passed away peacefully, in her sleep, the morning of Saturday, June 15, 2024, with loved ones at her side. Loved ones who find comfort knowing she has been healed by our Heavenly Father but will mourn her absence from their lives.

Vicki was born on March 29, 1944, in Jackson, MS. During her childhood she moved to Biloxi, MS to live with her aunt, Helen Jolly and cousin, Julee Pearce. She went to Biloxi High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Nolan Savoy.

After marriage, they moved to Baton Rouge, LA to raise their family. While Vicki was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom to raise her children, she did help run the family businesses. Savoy’s Snowball stand which was a hangout for the neighborhood kids for many years, and Savoy’s Sewer Service. After her youngest graduated High School, she went to work for the East Baton Rouge School System where she worked as an art teacher at Sharon Hills Elementary School. She was an incredibly talented artist, and it gave her immense joy sharing her love of art with the children. She also made many long-lasting friendships with the staff members at Sharon Hills during the time she taught there.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Nolan Savoy; Children, Dawn Robert (Don), Belinda Croswell (DeWitt), Aaron Savoy (fiancée Chelsea); grandchildren, Taylor Smith (Cory), Jordan Duhe (Eddie), Danielle Croswell, Bradley Croswell (fiancée Christine), Madison Turner (Christian) and great-granddaughter, Charlee Smith. She is also survived by her cousin, Julee Pearce, whom she thought of as a sister.

She is preceded in death by her aunt, Helen Jolly who raised her to be the loving, kindhearted woman she became. She is also preceded in death by her father, Victor DeVeer and mother, Betty Corey.

Never cross, never unpleasant, Vicki had an ease about her that was felt beyond her interactions with people. Vicki loved animals, and they loved her back. Her son’s friends often joked that she was a Disney Princess due to how frequently all manner of “wild” critters would approach her without fear. The language of a peaceful and generous heart is universal. It is in this regard that we humbly request that in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Companion Animal Alliance at

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation for Vicki on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 9:00am – 11:00am at Magnolia United Methodist Church, 16024 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739, followed by a memorial service at 11:00am. All are invited to join the family following the memorial service in the church fellowship hall for refreshments.