Charlotte Smith Ziegler
Charlotte Smith Ziegler of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away at Life Care Center of Collegedale, July 8, 2024, at age 102.
She was born on Dec. 21, 1921, in Sewanee, Tn., daughter of the late Charley W. Smith and Annie Bounds Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Henry Franz (Bud) Ziegler, Jr.
She was a 1940 graduate of Chattanooga High School.
She retired at age 85 after many years working as a bookkeeper for Chattanooga Orthopedic doctors.
She is survived by her sons, Franz Ziegler (Bettye) and David Ziegler, grandchildren, Beth Miller (Rick), Kelly Ledford (Darrin), Lauren Ziegler, Elise Abruzzo, great-grandchildren, Ryan Weaver (Ki’Tira) and Zachary Ledford, step-great-grandchildren, Richard Miller Jr. (Lacey), Regina Tino (Mike), and step-great-great-grandchildren, Shaylynne Miller, Gavin Miller, Silas Tino and Corbin Tino and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Althea Suarez, Catherine Syzmanski, Abby Perkins, Hazel Dennis, Minnie McCall, Elsie Daffron, Bernice Boaz, and brothers, Howard Smith and Charles Smith.
She was a long time member of St Elmo Avenue Baptist Church and Ooltewah Baptist Church. She will be remembered as an inspirational leader and Sunday School teacher.
Private graveside services will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Life Care Center of Collegedale for their care and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Chattanooga Christian School, 3354 Charger Drive, Chattanooga, Tn. 37409, or the Tivoli Theatre Foundation.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga.