Savanna Deziray Oliver

Savanna Deziray OliverVilla Rica, GeorgiaAugust 23, 2003 - January l0, 2026 We are devastated to announce the loss of our beloved, Savanna Deziray Oliver, 22, who passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January l0, 2026. Savanna was born in Marietta, GA on August 23, 2003, and raised in Villa Rica, GA. Savanna was an honors graduate of Villa Rica High School (class of 2021) where she graduated as a straight-A student. In fact, she was a straight-A student throughout the entirety of her school career beginning in grade school. Savanna had many hopes and dreams which, sadly, were not yet realized. Savanna was an avid reader, always with a book (or 2) in hand. Some of her favorites from elementary school were A Series of Unfortunate Events, Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, which was just the beginning of her adventures in reading. Savanna was very creative with a true passion for art, some of her favorite artists are van Gogh, Da Vinci and Michelangelo. She was a member of the art club throughout her high school career where she learned to express herself with poetry, writing and drawing. She also loved the outdoors, going on long walks (often coming home with a flower to give), camping and listening to all types of music. "In the gardens of memory, in the palace of dreams...that is where you and I shall meet." Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) Savanna learned to cook and bake while taking culinary arts classes. One of her favorite things to do was to make meals for family and friends. A dream of hers was to one day move to France where she could speak French fluently (also learned and excelled in high school) and become a pastry chef. "To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure." Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (J.K. Rowling) Even as a very young girl, all who met her noticed her loving, sweet, kind, beautiful and generous nature. She always wanted to do well for those who loved her, constantly striving to make others proud. One would say she was an old soul, wise beyond her years. She truly was an angel on earth and now in Heaven. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal." Irish Proverb Savanna is survived by her mother, Kelley Smith Oliver of Villa Rica and father William Oliver of Toccoa, GA sisters Desitini Oliver (Austin) of Grand Rapids OH, Isabella Oliver (Corey) of Villa Rica, brother Ayden Pendrak, grandparents Mary Alice Voris Smith of Marietta and Ken Smith (Dottie) of Norcross, uncle, Chris Smith (Inga) of Johns Creek, cousins Simone and Olivia Smith and many other family and friends. She is also survived by her precious cat Violet, 8 years old, who will be lovingly cared for by her mother, Kelley. "To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved is gone, will give us some protection forever." Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Albus Dumbledore) Savanna was preceded in death by her devoted stepfather, Christopher Pendrak and godfather/uncle, Gregory Smith of Marietta, GA. Savanna was loved dearly and will be missed forever by all who encountered her. A celebration of life will be held at a later date this year. Savanna will be interred near her Godfather/Uncle Greg at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park at a later date. The family would like to thank all of our friends, family and our greater communities for their continued support as we mourn and learn to navigate this unimaginable loss. Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."