Christine Brown Little

1925 - 2017

Christine Brown Little obituary, 1925-2017

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-East Chapel

404 South Moore Road

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Christine Little Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 16, 2017.

Christine Brown Little, 91, passed away Monday, May 15. She was born September 26, 1925 in Madras, GA and is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Henry W. Little, her parents, John Thomas and Florence Moore Brown, and nine of her ten siblings. Christine graduated from Newnan High School in Newnan, GA, in 1942, Crawford W. Long School of Nursing in Atlanta, GA in 1946 and received a Baccalaureate of Nursing from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) in 1982. She was a charter member of Zeta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing and the Golden Key Honor Society of UTC, receiving the Outstanding Nursing Alumni Award for 1987. Christine served in the Army Cadet Nurse Corp during WW II and has been a resident of Chattanooga since her marriage to Henry on October 5, 1946.

Christine worked at Memorial Hospital, taught nursing at Erlanger School of Nursing and held offices in the District and State Nurses Association. She was a member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and a Volunteer Ambassador of Memorial Cancer Resource Center.

Christine was one of the founding members of the Chattanooga Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society. She served on the Board of Directors and as a volunteer for the
American Cancer Society (ACS) Hamilton County Unit and Tennessee Division. In 1994 she received the J. C. Penny Golden Rule Award for development and coordination of the ACS's Breast Health Assessment Program in the Chattanooga community and also the Cancer Control Award for the Tennessee Division of ACS. A
highlight of her nursing career was when her passion for end-of-life care drove her to become one of the founding members of Hospice of Chattanooga where she served as a volunteer from its beginning in 1981. In recognition of her contributions she was named as one of two inaugural Emeritus Board Members of the Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation in 2013.

As a member of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, Christine participated in the Good News and Fidelis Sunday School classes. She taught Sunday School and was Director of the Homebound Committee for several years. After Henry and she moved to the Garden Plaza community in 2014, she attended Ooltewah Methodist Church and the Joy Sunday School class.

Christine and Henry supported higher education by endowing nursing scholarships with Hospice of Chattanooga, UTC and Memorial Hospital. In 2009 Christine was honored as a member of the University of Tennessee Alliance of Women Philanthropists.

Together Christine and Henry worked hard and saved while raising four children. In time their combined efforts provided them opportunities to make special trips with children and grandchildren as well as to realize experiences like walking on The



Great Wall of China, wading in the Artic Ocean at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and touring the Great Rivers of Europe.
Survivors include H. Wade Little, Jr. (Sue) of Rising Fawn, GA; C. Diane Cox (Dale) of Wayzata, MN; Cathy E. Parker (David) of Franklin, TN; David B. Little (Linda Ratto) of Chattanooga, TN; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; her sister, Frances Bechtel of Palatka, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Baptist Children's Home, Chattanooga, TN; Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation, Chattanooga, TN; or Christine B. Little Nursing Scholarship at the University of Chattanooga.
Visitation will be held for Christine from4 pm-7p.m. on Thursday May 18, 2017 at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Celebration of life service will be at 12:00 pm. on Friday May 19, 2017 at the Brainerd Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Burial will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Please share your memories of Christine with the family at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com
Funeral arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd , East Ridge, TN. 37412.

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May 21, 2017

Debbie Estes-Durham

So sorry to not have been able to attend visitation and service. Having known her for so long, there was never a time she wasn't smiling. She was so proud of her family and always so interested in me and my family. She was truly a woman of God and showed it in everything she did. I know my mom loved her dearly. She was a dear person who will be missed by so many. She truly touched my life. My love and sympathy to the family.

May 17, 2017

Working with Chris at Memorial Hospital was a special time. Her polished shoes, crisp white uniform and cap, and excellent nursing skills were a great example to everyone. I remember how pretty and professional she looked, and the rosy signature lipstick she wore. She was a blessing to all.
Agnes McGuff Wheeler RN, Chattanooga TN

May 17, 2017

In 2008 I was diagnosed with a form of cancer. I was scared. Chis gave me hope, encouragement, advise, friendship in a time of need. She saw me through my illness and recovery. She was one of God's chosen people. I can only imagine God saying, "well done thou good and faithful servant". A great person.
Kenneth Still

May 16, 2017

Norman & Barbara Willie

One of our special blessings was knowing Chris Little. I think Chris dearly loved everyone...her family, her friends, her patients AND strangers. We are so thankful that we experienced her love. Praying for each of you, her family members,that you will feel the sweet Peace that Jesus gives. -Norman & Barbara Willie

May 16, 2017

Kelly Richie-Dempsey

Such a sweet and classy lady. She will be greatly missed. My Dad, Al Richie, thought so much of Ms. Chris. Thoughts and prayers to the family. God bless.

May 16, 2017

Susan Witt

Until the very end of her time, she was a champion for what we do every day. She loved Hospice of Chattanooga and the staff who provides service to so many, and we loved her!

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