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Tzavaras, Lena

  • Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Lena Tzavaras, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. 

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Glenwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The family will gather with friends on Thursday from noon until the time of the service at the church. 

A complete obituary will be announced by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services; 4506 Hixson Pike. 423-531-3975.
 
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