News

South Carolina couple found hugging each other after tragic death

Jerry Savage, 78, and Marcia Savage, 74, were a couple whose love endured until the very end.
South Carolina couple found hugging each other after tragic death
Send to

Jerry Savage, 78, and Marcia Savage, 74, were a couple whose love endured until the very end.

Tragically, they became one of the many victims of Hurricane Helene, which swept through the Southeastern U.S.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which has been labeled the deadliest storm to hit the mainland U.S. since Katrina in 2005, heartbreaking stories of loss are emerging from devastated communities.

Among the victims are 78-year-old Jerry Savage and his 74-year-old wife, Marcia Savage, a beloved couple from Beech Island, South Carolina.

Hurricane Helene has claimed at least 231 lives across six states, and the couple’s tragic end illustrates the profound impact of this catastrophe. A fallen tree crashed into their home, crushing the bedroom where they had shared so many memories.

Coroner had to pull them apart
Authorities confirmed their deaths upon arrival at the harrowing scene.

“My daddy was on top of my mama hugging her trying to protect her,” their daughter, Tammy Estep, 54, told USA Today and added:

Jerry and Marcia first crossed paths as teenagers and fell in love instantly. They enjoyed a remarkable 50-plus years of marriage, deeply involved in their local Baptist church and sharing a unique bond — they were born on the same day, January 22, just a few years apart.

The couple had lived in their cozy one-story home since 1975.

Their daughter, Tammy Estep, reflected on her parents’ love as a shining example. “It was immediate, and it was everlasting,” she said.

“The biggest bang of their life”
Their grandson, John Savage, was in the house that fateful night and also shared some heart-wrenching details about tragedy.

Recommended Article All eyes were on Melania Trump at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

Around 4 a.m. on the night of the storm, John rushed into their room to check on them, finding them shaken but safe with their small dog, Angel.

However, within an hour, disaster struck. They heard “the biggest bang of their life” as the tree fell, and John desperately tried to reach his grandparents, only to find the door blocked. It would take time before John learned the devastating truth.

“When they pulled them out of there, my grandpa apparently heard the tree snap beforehand and rolled over to try and protect my grandmother,” John told ABC4News. “They loved each other to their dying day.”

Tragically, the family’s two-year-old Chow Chow mix, named Angel, was also found dead in bed with the couple.

Lived for her family
In the wake of this tragedy, a fundraising campaign has been established to help cover funeral costs, managed by a relative who described Jerry and Marcia as “two of the kindest and most generous people I’ve ever known.” According to the GoFundMe page, the couple is survived by two children, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Jerry was a dedicated worker who made a living as a builder and electrician. He loved oil painting and had a passion for classic motorcycles, particularly Harley Davidsons, according to his daughter. Marcia had a fulfilling career in banking before retiring.

“My mama was heavily involved in the church, and her grandbabies were her life,” Estep shared. “She lived for her family and took care of us. Our homemaker. That was her joy. Her love.”

The story of Jerry and Marcia Savage serves as a very sad reminder of the power of love, even in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

But their legacy will live on through the family they cherished and the community they touched! Rest in Peace!

Have you read them?

A heartwarming reminder to never take family for granted

Why Viggo Mortensen says he may not be entirely straight

Kevin Bacon Gets Footloose With His Daughter In A Viral Dance Video.

Meaning Behind the Tradition of Coins on Gravestones

News Feed

18.01.2025 17:56 America

All eyes were on Melania Trump at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

18.01.2025 17:53 Celebrities

Bruce Willis, 69, Makes a Rare Public Appearance to Show Gratitude to First Responders Amid LA Wildfires – Video

18.01.2025 17:50 Items

I Found These At My Grandma’s House And Have No Idea What They Are

18.01.2025 17:47 Health

Is Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning Beneficial?

18.01.2025 17:44 Family

Carer fulfills dying woman’s last wish with song

18.01.2025 17:40 Family

A heartwarming reminder to never take family for granted

18.01.2025 17:36 Celebrities

Why Viggo Mortensen says he may not be entirely straight

18.01.2025 17:33 Celebrities

Kevin Bacon Gets Footloose With His Daughter In A Viral Dance Video.

18.01.2025 17:31 Stories

Meaning Behind the Tradition of Coins on Gravestones

18.01.2025 17:29 Stories

Old Man Is Fired from His Life-Long Job, Month Later Becomes Owner of the Company

18.01.2025 17:28 America

Republican-led January 6 investigation to be its own committee this Congress, GOP lawmaker says

18.01.2025 17:26 America

Barack and Michelle Obama spark speculation they are ‘heading for divorce’ amid notable public absences

17.01.2025 23:13 Stories

Man mocked for being with 252 lb woman has the perfect response

17.01.2025 23:07 Celebrities

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter Tallulah reveals recent diagnosis

17.01.2025 22:35 Family

‘Granny Pods’ let your aging parents live in your backyard

17.01.2025 22:27 Celebrities

Child star Mara Wilson, 37, left Hollywood after ‘Matilda’ as she was ‘not cute anymore’

17.01.2025 22:23 Celebrities

See iconic model Twiggy now at 73

17.01.2025 22:19 News

Basketball Player, Noah Scurry, Passes Away at 17

17.01.2025 22:14 Cooking

I couldn’t believe this recipe just used 2 ingredients.

17.01.2025 22:13 Stories

Racist Hotel Rejects Patrick Mahomes, The Next Day He Returns as the Owner

17.01.2025 22:12 Celebrities

What happened to this 70s TV icon

17.01.2025 22:08 Health

The science behind why your body jerks when you fall asleep

17.01.2025 22:03 Health

Cancer Rates Rising in Gen X and Millenials Compared to Older Generations, Study Finds

17.01.2025 21:58 Music

Emilio Santoro: All you need to know about the Elvis copy

17.01.2025 17:04 Movie theater

Forgotten Three’s Company episode sparks debate

17.01.2025 17:00 Stories

Trans influencer slams declining masculinity

17.01.2025 16:57 Celebrities

‘Congratulations’ Fox News’ host Jesse Watters, celebrates huge milestone with his younger wife Emma

17.01.2025 16:55 Celebrities

Inside Greg Gutfeld’s $10.5M SoHo Loft: Fox Host Welcomes Baby Girl with Wife Elena Moussa

17.01.2025 16:49 Health

8 surprising health benefits of farting you should know

17.01.2025 16:47 Movie theater

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice: All the secrets and big mistakes

Exit mobile version