Velter Savage

VELTER DEJOHNETTE was born on June 26, 1919 in Rayville, Louisiana: Richland Parrish. Her parents James Dejohnette and Anna Marie Jones had two children, Flynn and Velter. Velter experienced hardship early in her life having lost her father at age 3 and her mother at age 15. She was raised and supported by her extended family. She left Rayville and pursued her own interest going abroad for a brief time before taking a position in the culinary field in Washington, DC. There she met and later married John Edward Savage Jr. of Craddockville, Virginia. They moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1946. They were blessed with two children, John Edward III and Nadine Victoria. Velter and John joined Union Baptist Church in 1950. Velter was content as a housewife raising her two children. She valued education and made it a point to complete her education requirements at Douglass High Evening School. In Baltimore, Velter’s first position of employment was with the United States Postal Division Central Office, Mail Verification Division. She then took a position with the Stieff Silver Company as a Supervisor of the Cafeteria, where she worked for over 15 years. Velter left Stieff Silver and took a position with London Fog Rainwear as Cafeteria Supervisor until her retirement. During this time, Velter established a very successful catering business in which she employed several members of the community. Additionally, Velter and John became owners of a Sunoco service station in West Baltimore. Velter took on the responsibility of handling the finances of the business. After retirement, Velter became active at Roland Park Elementary/ Middle School where her two grandchildren attended. Velter passed on the importance of education to her children and grandchildren. Velter is the last surviving member of The Community Organization the Emanon. Her husband John preceded her in death in September 2006. She leaves behind: her two children, John Edward III and Nadine Victoria; her grandchildren, Christian and Lauren; a host of nieces, nephews, great- nieces, great-nephews and numerous cousins. Obituary VELTER DEJOHNETTE was born on June 26, 1919 in Rayville, Louisiana: Richland Parrish. Her parents James Dejohnette and Anna Marie Jones had two children, Flynn and Velter. Velter experienced hardship early in her life having lost her father at age 3 and her mother at age 15. She was raised and supported by her extended family. She left Rayville and pursued her own interest going abroad for a brief time before taking a position in the culinary field in Washington, DC. There she met and later married John Edward Savage Jr. of Craddockville, Virginia. They moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 1946. They were blessed with two children, John Edward III and Nadine Victoria. Velter and John joined Union Baptist Church in 1950. Velter was content as a housewife raising her two children. She valued education and made it a point to complete her education requirements at Douglass High Evening School. In Baltimore, Velter’s first position of employment was with the United States Postal Division Central Office, Mail Verification Division. She then took a position with the Stieff Silver Company as a Supervisor of the Cafeteria, where she worked for over 15 years. Velter left Stieff Silver and took a position with London Fog Rainwear as Cafeteria Supervisor until her retirement. During this time, Velter established a very successful catering business in which she employed several members of the community. Additionally, Velter and John became owners of a Sunoco service station in West Baltimore. Velter took on the responsibility of handling the finances of the business. After retirement, Velter became active at Roland Park Elementary/ Middle School where her two grandchildren attended. Velter passed on the importance of education to her children and grandchildren. Velter is the last surviving member of The Community Organization the Emanon. Her husband John preceded her in death in September 2006. She leaves behind: her two children, John Edward III and Nadine Victoria; her grandchildren, Christian and Lauren; a host of nieces, nephews, great- nieces, great-nephews and numerous cousins.

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Velter Savage

June 26, 1919 - March 7, 2014