Wenonah Lee (Lawson) Geren, age 89, of East Ridge, TN passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born in 1935 to the late Tom and Kate (Crum) Lawson of Ooltewah, Tennessee and later graduated from Ooltewah High School in the class of 1953.
Wenonah retired from Valley Optical as a lab technician and was a long time member of Ooltewah Baptist Church. She was known for her great love of all birds but especially her favorite pets, Buddy and Precious.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Kate Crum Lawson; brother, Barney Lawson.
Wenonah is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Tressley Geren; her Son, Richard S. (Sherry) Niles; step-son Ricky (Lawanna) Geren; grandchildren, Evan S. Niles, Ethan R. Niles, Mollie Grace (Justin) Butler, Katie Lynne (Randy) Lambert.
A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:30 AM on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. 7414 Old Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
A funeral service will begin immediately after visitation at 11:30 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Rick L. Geren officiating. The day of remembrance will conclude with a graveside committal service in the Chattanooga National Cemetery at 1:00 PM.
Visit www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com to share condolences and memories.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel.
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