Savannah Lee Salinas, age 25, passed away on June 2, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1998, in West Plains, Missouri, to Sergio and Maria (Duran) Salinas.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elias and Irma Salinas and Lucia Ranjel; uncles, Rogelio Salinas, Elias Salinas Jr., and Miguel De la Paz; aunts, Irma Salinas, Cruz Salinas, and Yolanda Ortiz; aunt and godmother, Juana Salinas; cousins, Renae Salinas and Franky Salinas; and fur babies, Princess and Jazmine.
Survivors include her parents; “her person”, Dalton Richardson; fur baby, Bonita; goddaughter, Paizley Pendegraft; and siblings, Guadalupe “Lupe” (Brandon) Salinas and Tatiana “Tati” Chavez.
Savannah was a ray of sunshine, and she could walk in a room and just light it up. There was never a dull moment with Savannah around. She loved to joke and prank and lived an adventurous, carefree life. Most important, she was very family oriented, especially with her cousins, they meant the world to her.
She also took being a godmother very seriously. Savannah loved Paizley and made sure to be a great role model to her and make sure she had what she needed and more. She couldn’t wait till Paizley got older, so they could have their own adventures.
Savannah started Rec Soccer at the age of 5 and played for 14 years. She participated in Show-Me state games winning gold, silver, and bronze. She also participated in indoor soccer and was also a member of the Howell County Futbol Club. Savannah was also as tough as her cousins and played football, from flag football to mighty might.
She graduated in December 2020 from Ozarks Technical Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Biological Clinical Service. She planned to continue her education at Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, and pursue a degree in social services.
Savannah was a sports fanatic; her NFL football team was Tennessee Titans, college football was Florida Gators, and basketball was Boston Celtics. She loved watching women’s USA soccer and as for the men it was Mexico.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri with Pastor Richard Dement and Cody Pendegraft officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, also at the funeral home. Interment will be in Oak Forest Cemetery, Birch Tree, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
