She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Sybil McCoy Wages and a brother, Bill Wages.
Survivors include her husband, Don Connell and her son, David Connell.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Tuesday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road.
