Hayat N. Saba

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Hayat Saba on January 21, 2025. Hayat was the heart of our family- a woman full of love, warmth, and contagious energy, who brightened every moment simply by being herself.

She was a devoted and loving wife for over 50 years, as well as a caring, fun and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her incredible ability to make everyone around her feel special and cherished was unmatched.

One of Hayat's greatest joys was cooking, and her Lebanese dishes were nothing short of legendary. She always prepared enough food to feed a village, ensuring no one ever left her home hungry or without leftovers!

Her home was always welcoming, full of laughter, joy and love. Hayat brought people together like no other, making everyone feel like they were part of her family. Her lively spirit and the connections she shared with those she loved will never be forgotten.

Hayat was the daughter of the late Nicola Saba and the late Violate Saba. She is preceded in death by her husband Souad ElMaasarani and brothers Michael Saba and Tony Saba.

Hayat is survived by her brother, Hani Saba; sister, Terese Saba; sister, Suha Saba; sister, Mona Saba; sister, Layla Saba; daughter, Souma ElMaasarani; son, Nabeel ElMaasarani; son, Sameer ElMaasarani; son, Sami ElMaasarani; granddaughter, Maro Shuhaibar; grandson, Tarek Shuhaibar; granddaughter, Juliana ElMaasarani; grandson, Joseph ElMaasarani; granddaughter, Zana ElMaasarani; granddaughter, Hayat ElMaasarani; great-grandson, Oliver Shuhaibar; great-granddaughter, Ava Shuhaibar; great-granddaughter, Emmery Shuhaibar; great-grandson, and Truett Shuhaibar.

She was the cherished matriarch of our family and will be profoundly missed by her loved ones and countless friends.

A celebration of Hayat's extraordinary life will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the McAlister-Smith Funeral home, located at 2501 Bees Ferry Road Charleston, SC 29414 from 5-7pm with the Trisagion prayer at 6:00 PM. Funeral service will be held on January 30, 2025 at the Greek Orthodox church at Holy Trinity located at 30 Race St. Charleston, SC 29403 at 12 noon. Burial will follow in the Old Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina. In her honor, we invite everyone to share stories and memories of her vibrant, loving spirit.

Hayat's legacy lives on in the joy and love she instilled in her family and the countless lives she touched. Though we mourn her loss, we celebrate the incredible life she lived and the memories she left behind, which will remain with us always.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.