Helen Savant Obituary

Helen Higdon Savant July 1, 1951 - August 26, 2024

JOHNSON CITY - Helen Higdon Savant, age 73 of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Franklin Woods Community Hospital on August 26, 2024.

Helen was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on July 1, 1951, to the late Carl and Hazel Bailey. She attended East Tennessee State University which allowed her a career in the billing office at Watauga Radiology. Helen's career took her to Palm Desert, CA where she worked at Desert Imaging Center. She later returned to Johnson City, Tennessee.

She will be remembered for her love of cooking, reading, spending time with friends, and most importantly her love for her "grand girls." Helen was a Christian and loved The Lord throughout her lifetime.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hazel Bailey, two sisters, Ann Bailey Cunningham, and Priscilla Bailey Huffine, brother, Ronnie Bailey, and husband, Richard Savant.

Helen is survived by her son, Dennis and AnnMarie Higdon, grand girls, Millie, Tess, and Hattie Higdon, sister, Teresa and Robert Parker, brother, Jerry and Pam Bailey, as well as several nieces, nephews, and relatives.

The family will celebrate Helen's life on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Morris-Baker Funeral Home with a private inurnment to be held later in Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family via www.morrisbaker.com. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E Oakland Ave, Johnson City, is serving the family of Helen Savant. (423) 282-1521