1914
2016
5401 Highway 153
Hixson, Tennessee
Lola Mae Ambrester Anderson passed away peacefully at her home on January 8, 2016 at the age of 101.
She was born on September 7, 1914, in Chevais, Alabama, to Joseph Oscar Ambrester and Cora Blanche Roberts Ambrester. She grew up in Ft. Payne, Alabama, and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1936 where she has lived the rest of her life.
Ms. Lola is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Roupe Anderson, and her son, John Daniel Anderson, Sr.
She is survived by her daughter, Mitzi Anderson Stewart (Chattanooga, TN) and her children, Sara (Paul) Miller (Dayton, TN) James (Angie) Stewart (Chattanooga, TN) and Philip (Danielle) Stewart (Rochester, NY); son, Ronald Eugene Anderson (Columbia, SC); and daughter-in-law, Carolyn Grant Anderson (Chattanooga, TN) and her children, Darla (Donnie) Potter (Ringgold, GA), John (Onice) Anderson, Jr. (Chattanooga, TN), Lori (Brian) Stamper (Franklin, TN), and Tim (Kelly) Anderson (Franklin, TN). She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandson as well as a wonderful family of nieces and nephews.
Ms. Lola has been a believer in Christ all of her life but accepted the Lord as her Savior at the age of 16 at The Mill Church in Ft. Payne, AL. Her church memberships changed as her life changed. She became a member of East Lake Baptist Church, then Covenant Baptist Church and then moved her membership to GraceWorks Church as her home church. Ms. Lola passes on to her family a wonderful heritage of faith in Jesus Christ. She possessed a vitality that encouraged all who knew her, living a very active life until her last few months.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday in the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
The family would like to acknowledge loving care given to Ms. Lola by her care giver, Anna Mitchell with Sitters, Etc., and also to the staff of Amedisys Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to GraceWorks Church, 6445 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com
Arrangements By Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
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January 11, 2016
Judy Meehan
Ms. Lola, the loveliest of ladies, always welcoming you into the fold as family, with her smile & friendly spirit. She was full of life & wisdom & will be missed by all who were privileged to know her. To her family my very deepest sympathy & prayers to help you through your grief.
January 10, 2016
Mike Finney
Mitzi,
Aunt Lola (my Great Aunt) will certainly be missed. Aunt Lola was a fixture in our family and it seemed as though she always would be. As I was growing up, my memory of Aunt Lola was her smile and laugh. She always had a story and it was always entertaining. You know in families there may be problems with various personalities from time to time but Aunt Lola transcended all the normal family petty issues and as far as I know was appreciated by all.
So long to my Aunt Lola and thanks for keeping all updated on her activities on FB.
Mike Finney
January 10, 2016
Madge Finney
Mitzi,
Aunt Lola was an amazing person. I always enjoyed talking with her as she was full of life. I know it is always sad when your loved ones depart but when I talked with Aunt Lola several weeks ago she told me she had lived a long life and was now tired and ready to leave. I can't think of anyone who lived a fuller life. Thanks to you for being such a good Daughter and companion to her.
Love, Madge Anderson Finney (Bradenton, FL)
January 10, 2016
Dear Mitzi and family--Your mom was a very special person and loved by so many. I have thought of her often and enjoyed seeing her when Dan passed away. She touched so many and brought joy to those she was around. She, like Dan, where one of a kind persons.
You and all of the family are in my prayers and thoughts.
With Love,
Bob Steele, Vinton, Va
January 10, 2016
Jenny Ramsey
My love, thoughts and prayers are with Mitzi and family.
At her 99th birthday party, Aunt Lola told me that "love" was all there is. It's the most important thing and was the answer to all the world's problems. I believe her.
I can't think of her without smiling at the childhood memories she will always be a part of.
Jenny Ramsey (Dalton, GA)
January 9, 2016
Mitzi, I am so sorry for your loss. Lola was the most pleasant person I have ever known. From the time we were all just kids, I remember her smile and laughter that she always carried with her. Praying for you and your family. Anna (Shipp) Weathers
January 9, 2016
Rick Wells
Such a beautiful soul and a blessing to so many. Her wit, sharpness of mind and love for people were an inspiration. So thankful to have visited with her recently. Though missed by us all, she is welcomed home to the source of her infectious love and vibrant spirit.
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