She was born in Old Hickory, TN on October 24, 1928 to the late John and Ollie Warren. She graduated from Dupont High School. Katy married Ralph L. Allison, Sr., who worked for Dupont Industries in Old Hickory, TN. They eventually transferred to Dupont in Chattanooga in 1953. Together they had three children. Katy was a devoted housewife and mother. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and traveling with family. She and Ralph were devoted longtime members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hixson.
Katy was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Ralph L. Allison, Sr., daughter, Stacy Vandergriff, her aforementioned parents and 7 siblings.
Left behind to cherish Katy’s memory are her sons Ralph L. Allison, Jr. (Sherry), Joe W. Allison (Pamela), grandchildren Adam Allison, Ashton Allison (Sarah), Ashley Allison, Heidi Griswold (Douglas), Lee Vandergriff (Danielle), Logan Vandergriff (Anna), 7 great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
A Celebration of Katy’s Life will be held at a private graveside service in the Hamilton Memorial Gardens for immediate family at a later date.
The family would like to thank CHI Memorial Hospital, Alexian Village Healthcare, and Hearth Hospice for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Katy’s memory to the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
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