Loureta Hayworth
Loureta Lamb Hayworth, age 78, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at her home.
She was born May 22, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Rev. Eugene and Sallie Bett Lamb.
Mrs. Hayworth was a longtime member of Brainerd United Methodist Church and the Chancel Choir. She was a former president of the United Methodist Women and served in numerous capacities in the church.
Her husband, Stephen Lee Hayworth, and brother, Ted Lamb, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Andrea Hayworth of Atlanta; sister, Rebecca (Marshall) Fletcher of Atlanta; sisters-in-law, Marydine Lamb of Asheville and Sara Davis of Charlotte; aunt, Julia Shearin of Wilson; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. at Brainerd United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Adam McKee officiating.
Immediately following the services, the family will receive friends at a reception to be held in the McFerrin Chapel at Brainerd United Methodist Church.
Interment will be in Asheboro, N.C., at Oaklawn Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston at www.mdanderson.org or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.