Obituaries

Nettie Louise was born August 1, 1938 to Cornelius (Connie) Morishita and Willie Johnson in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nettie was baptized, and thus made a member of God’s family of believers. Later Nettie publicly confessed her faith in her personal Savior Jesus Christ. Nettie grew up and completed her formal education in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nettie was married to Milo Savage and to that union bore two daughters Vikki and Chereé Savage. She later married Mose Garrett and to that union bore her only son Tracy Garrett.

She moved to California where she began her career in City Government. She eventually took a job working with the Oakland Police Dept. This career move eventually segued into a position with the Port of Oakland, where she retired after more than 30 years spent in service to the city of Oakland, CA.

Nettie loved plants and filled her home with a wide assortment of beautiful foliage. She loved to travel and was known to take at least one cruise each year. Her keen sense of style was evident in her unique way of dress. She utilized her fashion styling skills to help with window displays throughout the Embarcadero in Oakland. Later in life she took up photography. It can’t be over stated that her greatest passion was God. Her number one goal was to love, and be around her family.

Nettie has been called to eternal rest and was preceded in death by her parents Connie and Willie, both husbands, sisters Nettie Jean, Rhonda, brothers Anthony (Tony), Tommy, Harold, and many other family members and friends. She is survived by her daughters Vikki and Chereé, her son Tracy, grandchildren Je Táime, Karisé, Karl ll, Demetri, Tracey ll, Karla (bonus), grandson-in-law Jordan Tahi, granddaughter-in-law Tywona Garrett one sister and brother-in-law Mildred and Jerry Carter, brothers, Pat, Michael, Lonnell, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Nettie passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love. She will be dearly missed and loved.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 2nd, 11am at Rollings Hills Memorial Park, 4100 Hilltop Dr., Richmond, CA 94803.

In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial fund in Netta's name. It is for the Enchanted Hills Camp with LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Donations may be made in memory of Netta Savage by mail to LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 or online here: http://lighthouse-sf.org/donate-to-enchanted-hills-camp/