Peterson, Evelyn Presley

  • Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Evelyn Peterson
Evelyn Peterson

Evelyn Presley Peterson, 92, of Hixson died on Monday, April 28, 2014, in a local hospital.

Evelyn was a member of the greatest generation by working at Oak Ridge National Lab during World War II. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Peterson, of Hixson; her parents, George and Irene Presley, of North Chattanooga; sisters, Betty Rodecker, of Hixson, Robbie McGarry, of St. Louis Park, Mn.

Evelyn is survived by her nieces, Nancy Commerford and Susan (Greg) Taylor; and nephews, Kevin (Judy) McGarry and Robert (Sandra) Rodecker. 

The family will receive friends from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

A graveside service for Evelyn will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Reverend Wayland Stewart officiating. 

Arrangements are by 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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