Stinson, Lula Earl "Lou"

  • Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Lula Earl “Lou” Stinson, 95of Chattanooga, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014.  

She was born April 20, 1919 in Lebanon Junction, KY to the late Leslie and Selina Routon Basham; and was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James E. “Jim” Stinson; and two beloved sisters, Pauline Robbins and Aline Mackie. 

Mrs. Stinson moved to Chattanooga ten years ago from Louisville, KY to be with her daughter and family.  She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Chattanooga and Summitt Heights United Methodist Church on Louisville, KY.  At Christ Church she was a Tuesday Morning Angel and a member of the art class in the Life Program. Lou was a lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan and would faithfully cheer her Cats on to victory.  

She is survived by her daughter, Jamie (Dennis)  Riddell of Chattanooga; grandson, Jason (Caysie) Riddell and Robin (Kerry) Riddell Nunley; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. 

Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville, KY.  

The family will receive friends Thursday, July 24 from 4-8 p.m. at the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, who has charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic @ www.vim-chatt.org

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