Luanne M. Hervey, 74, of Pinellas Park, Florida passed away February 9, 2016 after valiantly battling Parkinson’e disease. She is finally resting in peace. She struggled through impossible odds and countless setbacks-never once with a complaint or negative view of her situation. Her children are grateful that they were able to tell her goodbye together. She passed in peace like a Mardi Gras Queen with her husband, Tom, at her side.
Luanne was born November 20, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia, daughter of the late James M. Walker and Margaret Anderson Walker.
She was an elementary school teacher for many years in Hawaii and Louisiana. She enjoyed shopping, sailing, traveling, and had been president of her local teacher’s union.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry George “Sonny” Saam III; brother, Murray Walker; and mother in law, Mildred Saam.
Survivors include her husband: Thomas P. Hervey; son, Henry George “Max” Saam IV and his wife, Leslie of Pensacola, Florida; daughter, Killian Malia Gilbert-Smith and her husband, Doug of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren: Henry Saam, Connor Saam, Luke Gilbert-Smith and Lilly Gilbert-Smith; and two stepchildren, Rick and Terry Hervey, and Debbie and Mitch Cohen.
To Tom and family. We are so sorry to hear about Luanne. What a sweet and gracious lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy.
God Bless,
Ray and Debbie Krsak
Golden Gate Mobil Park
To Kllian, Max, Tom and Judy and respective families. Lu-Lu will be missed. Her
charm, sense of humor, kindness, sense of adventure, pearls of wisdom, joie du vivre
will be remembered. Luanne was the bell of the
Ball and there was never a stranger that she met. Her personality was infectious and I always
Appreciated her honesty and she stood up for
What was right. Luanne was instrumental in
Help shaping me during my college years.
She was like an older sister… My parents adored her enough to let me go with Luanne and Sonny to live in Hawaii…
Luanne had flair… Was a fashionista, a great cook and gave me great advice including about
Dating.
All the cousins loved Luanne. She shared great
History about the “Anderson Family.”
I remember when I was young and visited her in college we were in awe… all these cute guys
Loved her but she even had time to be nice to a seventh grader… She was so cool! Everyone loved her. She had an in-creditable doll collection that was every girl’s envy.Luanne loved her children Killian and Max. Luanne had such devoted girlfriends especially from
College… That she loved. I became a teacher in part due to Luanne. She was excellent . The kids at Laie school loved her as did the parents.
She was living but firm and they all adored her;she motivated each one on their individual levels… There is so much more I can say and
But I have her spirit in my heart. I ama better person because of Luanne.
Love you Lu
As does everyone whose life you touched,
Ceci Twachtman
and good advice abt dating.etc… All the cousins
Loved Luanne and the history she shared about
“The Anderson Family.”
Tom and family
You are a wonderful man whose love shines, your devotion to Luanne during her lengthy illness is a tribute. LOVE, MEMORIES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS are TRULY BLESSED. I AM PROUD TO BE AMONG THE GROUP. LUANNE IS AT PEACE AND SHE WANTS YOU TO STAY BRAVE AND CHERISH THE WONDERFUL HAPPY TIMES. LOVE PAT
She was a sweetie, Tom…and you were the best of husbands. I’m there with you in spirit, but you already knew this.
Love you both, your niece Becky
What an amazing beautiful woman, vibrant, energetic and a smile larger than life. We were honored to have known for just a little while before she began her Parkinson’s. Our condolences to the entire family and particularly to Tom of his unending devotion to Luanne.
Played card late into the night with you Sonby and Ceci. Other games. Definitions. Ceci is right you are the best. God bless you. Mark