Roxie Lee (Reynolds) Livengood

Roxie Lee (Reynolds) Livengood was called to heaven July 13, 2018 at the age of 88 following a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born at home May 10, 1930 to Jamie and Mirl Reynolds; one of ten children. Roxie graduated from Hardin County High School in 1948. Roxie was married to her childhood sweetheart, Rayford C. Livengood for 69 and a half years and was blessed with 3 children, 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to being a member of the Turkey Creek Baptist Church for 50 years. Roxie and Ray also lived in Blount County, TN for almost 40 years, where they were members of Prospect Baptist Church.

Prior to her illness, Roxie was active in her community and church. She enjoyed cooking for strangers and loved ones alike. She spoiled her grandchildren with candy, hugs and bedtime stories. She has left behind a legacy of handmade quilts that are cherished by her family. Roxie and Ray enjoyed volunteering in numerous international missions; traveling overseas to Brazil many times, Tanzania, Israel, Canada and Europe. They also served with disaster relief in the United States with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Roxie is survived by her husband, Ray of Savannah, TN; daughters Sandra Combs and her husband Gary Combs of Savannah, TN and Carol Francisco and her husband Ben Francisco of Columbia, MO; son Kerry R. and wife Pamela Livengood of Chapel Hill, TN; grandson Sam Bible and his wife Wendie, great-granddaughters Mac and Maddie of Savannah, TN; granddaughter Christy Combs Dickson and great-grandchildren Jordan and Ty of Corinth, MS; granddaughter Maggie Bible Lomax and great-granddaughter Sibylla of Henderson, TN; granddaughter Katie Livengood Harper and husband Nick, great-granddaughter Wren of Snow Camp, NC; grandson Isaac Francisco and wife Lei, great-granddaughters Zoey and Amelia of Columbia, MO; granddaughter Rebecca Livengood Leach and husband Tyson, great-grandsons Lucas, Landon and Levi of Columbia, MO; grandson Micah Francisco of San Diego, CA; grandson Jesse Francisco and wife Amber, great-grandchildren Madison and Maddox of Columbia, MO; granddaughter Jennica Francisco Gomez and great-granddaughters Gia and Ava of Columbia, MO; granddaughter Juliana Francisco and fiancé Kendall Eckles of Columbia, MO; granddaughter Susannah Livengood of Chapel Hill, TN; granddaughter Emily Livengood Branch and husband Taylor of Chattanooga, TN; grandson Chris Livengood of Johnson City, TN and grandson Ben Livengood of Chapel Hill, TN; sister Emma Lutrell (Ed) of Savannah, TN; brothers James (Marcella) and Harris (Mary) Reynolds both of Savannah, TN and Danny (Nancy) Reynolds of Foley, AL.

In addition to her parents, Roxie is preceded in death by her sisters Rilla Worshum, Eldene Robinson, and Irene Robinson; brothers Frank Reynolds and Tommie Reynolds; and grandson-in-law, David Lomax.

The Family would like to thank the staff at the Savannah Health Care Center for all the special care and attention Roxie received. You are much appreciated.