Savanna Jean Quinlan

Las Cruces, NM- Savanna Jean Quinlan, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born, March 7,1937, in Cass County, Indiana to parents Lawrence and Cutha M. Randolph. Before coming to Las Cruces, she raised three children, Rick, Randy, and Regina.

Savanna moved from Indiana with her sister, who was stationed at WSMR, to Las Cruces in the early 1960s. After her sister moved, she decided to stay and work. Soon, paths would cross with Patrick Quinlan; they would marry on June 22, 1964, and raise two more children, Edward and Kelly. While a resident of Las Cruces, she had successful careers as a cosmetologist and cosmetology instructor, and as a Realtor for Drue Self Realty. During this time, she showed her strength and determination as she survived two battles with breast cancer

She was an active member of the Mission Lutheran Church, where her faith was reinforced. She became lovingly known as the “flower lady,” making sure there were flowers at every Sunday service. She loved reading mystery novels, working word puzzles, and watching the Cubs and Diamondbacks, as well as many other sports. She took pride in her garden, roses, and patio, where she loved watching the birds and hummingbirds and taking care of her tortoise, known as Kathy-Sherman-Tank, for over 50 years. Many of her friends and family will also remember her for the amazing rum cakes she made during the Christmas Season.

Savanna is preceded in death by her son, Rick McFadden, and is survived in death by her husband, Patrick, of 61 years. Sisters Patricia and Sharon, children: Regina, Edward, and Kelly. Her grandchildren: Sarah, DJ, Presley, Dalton, Gavin, Moon, Ezekiel, Azeriah, as well as two great-grandchildren, Declan and Davin.

Services will be held at Mission Lutheran Church on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery immediately following the service at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.