Varnell, Elizabeth Lerch

  • Saturday, August 23, 2014
Elizabeth Varnell
Elizabeth Varnell

Elizabeth Lerch Lieker Varnell died on Friday, August 22, 2014 in a local health care facility.  

She was born on Jan. 25, 1922. She attended Brainerd Baptist Church. Mrs. Varnell was a homemaker, worked outside the home as a caregiver and was past president of the PTA at Barger Elementary School. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Varnell, Jr.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Lieker; three sisters; and one brother.

Survivors include her children, Celia (Hilliard) Brock; Charlotte (Gary) Kines, Daniel Varnell; Amy (Brad) Phillips and Sally Varnell; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several special nieces and nephews; special family friend, Evie Varnell, and her “bestest” friend, Julie Cross.

The family has chosen a private memorial service and burial at Chattanooga National Cemetery without any visitation.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.

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