Johnnie V. Templeton DeFriese, of Chattanooga, died at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2014 after a long illness.
She is survived by her husband, Donald G. DeFriese; and sons, Jimmy Harris, of Chattanooga, Charles Harris of Prescott, Az.; daughters, Judy Manning of Cave Springs, Ga., Kaye Vandergriff of Chattanooga; nieces, Ruth Appleget, of Chattanooga, and Peggie Harris, of Ringgold; several other nieces and nephews and several grand-nieces and nephews; and several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 21, in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Art Jones officiating. Private burial will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Flowers are welcome; however, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and or Palliative Care of Chattanooga.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends form 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.