Doris Savage

Born in Gallatin, TN to the late William and Virginia (Wright) Griggs, Doris is also preceded in death by her husband of 24 years Jimmy Shoulders; a granddaughter Holly Vantrease; sister Joyce Bowles; brothers Richard, Donnie and Doug Griggs.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 31 years, James Savage; children Jeff Shoulders (Melissa), Kim Pearce, Emily Vantrease and her common-law husband Lynn Goring; step-children Ronnie (Debbie), Gary (Jeri Lynn) & Tony (Kelly) Savage; grandchildren Allison Jett (Coty), Joshua Shoulders (Amber), Kristen Shoulders (fiancé Will Broyles), Jonathan Pearce, Eric Pearce (Presley), Heather Vantrease; great-grandchildren Kennedy & Walker Jett, Ripp & Haddie Jo Shoulders, Piper, River Ford, & Oaklynn Pearce, Ciere, Avi & Aveen Soloman, Jayden Davis, Serenity Martinez; sister Shirley Sapp; step-grandchildren, Ashley Savage, Lindsey Reeder husband Greg, Kailey & Kennedy Williams, Lainie Savage, Step-great grandchildren, Waylon Fuqua, Noah & Max Reeder. and many other beloved extended family and dear friends.

A grocery manager for many years, Doris was a friendly face in her community, never meeting a stranger. She and her husband James enjoyed traveling all over the country and collecting thimbles from their travels. Doris loved to spend time with her family. Warm smells of peach cobbler, cornbread and hamburger mushroom soup were just a few of the delicious meals she cooked for her family to enjoy.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30th from 4pm – 8pm and again on Thursday, August 31st from 9am – 10am, with a funeral chapel service to begin at 10am and burial to follow, all at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 1150 S. Dickerson Pike Rd., Goodlettsville, TN.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the Savage family.