Sewell, Anna Carolyn Poe

Took Great Pleasure In Spending Time With Family And Friends

  • Thursday, April 14, 2022
Anna Carolyn Poe Sewell
Anna Carolyn Poe Sewell

Anna Carolyn Poe Sewell, 76, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022, in Chattanooga.

Anna was born on June 13, 1945, in Chattanooga, to the late Willard W. Poe and Lena Bailey Poe. She was also preceded in death by brother, James W (Jim) Poe. 

She was a 1963 graduate of Chattanooga Central High School and a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. 

Anna is survived by her twins, William (Bill) and Brian Sewell; her sister, Betty (Poe) Merritt; several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. 

She took great pleasure in spending time with family, friends, and neighbors, making casino trips, and providing her homemade fruit cakes to family and friends.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Mitzi Avery for her friendship, outstanding care and compassion.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Please visit www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com to share condolences with the family.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home – East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, Tn. 37412.

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