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.
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