Lilla Ann Hooks Savage

Lilla was preceded in death by her beloved son Rance Alan Savage, her husband Alex Allen “Rebel” Savage, her parents, Selman Ray “Dutch” Hooks, Lucy Mae Hooks, her brother Hal Lynn Hooks, and her nieces Tracie Ladee Hooks and Brandi Lanee Burns. Lilla was a loving mom to her son, Anthony Wayne Savage. She leaves behind a legacy of love in her grandchildren, Alexandria Elaine Savage, Christiana Matthews and daughters, Malia Marie Matthews, Ivory Lynn Matthews and Nevaeh Lee Matthews, Seth Allen Savage, and her great-grandson, Alexander Savage. She is also survived by her brother Dan Ray Hooks and his wife Cynthia Hooks of Orange as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues. Her fur baby Tia Maria and her turtle Sissy also held a very special place in her heart.

Lilla was born on June 30, 1948 in Baytown. She spent much of her childhood on “The Hill” spending time with her two brothers. After graduating Valedictorian out of her class in 1966 at Barbers Hill High School, she went on to further her career at LSU and received her accounting degree in 1970. Then, she began working at an oil and gas company in Houston. Later, she decided to enter law school at South Texas College of Law. She would work full time and go to law school at night. She was Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice law May 9, 1975. She was a General Practitioner since 1980, and proudly served in Chambers, Liberty, and Harris Counties. She received her J.D. from South Texas College of Law and was one of the few female lawyers in Baytown practicing law in the late 1970s.

Lilla was a dedicated and active member of St. Joseph Church in Dayton. Lilla loved to spend time shopping for antiques, shoes, purses, and jewelry. If it was Monday-Friday she could be found at her office or in a courtroom. She was a hard worker and very dedicated to her clients of all ages and loved working alongside her lifelong secretary Darlene Mitchell of 28+ years. She was a very honest person (would never sugar-coat anything), humorous, and those who really knew Lilla knew how strong willed she was. Lilla always had a positive outlook on life. She will forever be missed and always loved by many.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 23 from 5-7pm at Navarre Funeral Home 2444 Rollingbrook Dr. Baytown TX 77521. A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 24 at 11am at Guedry Cemetery 11761 Batson Prairie Rd. Batson, Tx 77519.

Pallbearers will be Seth Allen Savage, Jerod Hanson, Jade Harrison, Johnnie Barrow, Raymond Lafour, and Caden Crocker. Honorary pallbearers will be John Harrison and Jimmy Earl Burns.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Guedry Cemetery. Lilla had a love for the cemetery and would make contributions annually. We would like to continue to fulfill her wishes. Please mail all donations to Geudry Cemetery PO Box 12 Batson, Tx 77519. In the memo please write “In the memory of Lilla Hooks Savage.”