She was born October 16, 1936, on Signal Mountain, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Underwood Nixon.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack L. Fryar, Grandparents Joseph Hanne Arthilla "Phil" and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Nixon, parents Arthur and Ruth Underwood Nixon, Sister Eva Ruth Hall, and brother James Arthur Nixon. She was also preceded by her precious granddaughter, Jennifer Rains. Ellen was a lifelong resident of Lookout Valley.
Survivors include Daughter Pamela Fryar Carr and her husband Chuck, sons, Stephen Leslie Fryar and his wife Rebecca and Michael Jack Fryar and his wife Marcia.
Grandchildren; Grant Stephen Fryar and his wife Bri, Benjamin Ross Fryar and his wife Diana, Jake Weston Fryar and his wife Shelby, Alyssa Fryar Allison, and her husband Matthew.
Great grandchildren: Ethan, Henley, Maddox, and Oakleigh (Grant). Elliot (Benjamin), Logan and Sloane (Jake), Caitlin Peterson Bortz, Emily and Zoe Rye (Jennifer).
Great-Great grandchildren Sheperd and Hosanna (Caitlin).
Several nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
Sister-in-law Sue (James) Nixon of Ringgold, Ga.
A private family viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Graveside services for family and friends will be held at 11:00 am (est) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Lakewood Memory Gardens West with Reverend Garrett Reagan officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association@https//billygraham.org or charity of one's choice.
Ellen Augusta Nixon Fryar, 87, of Chattanooga, Tn died at Story Point Assisted Living of Chattanooga on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
She was born October 16, 1936, on Signal Mountain, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Underwood Nixon.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack L. Fryar, Grandparents Joseph Hanne Arthilla "Phil" and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Nixon, parents Arthur and Ruth Underwood Nixon, Sister Eva Ruth Hall, and brother James Arthur Nixon. She was also preceded by her precious granddaughter, Jennifer Rains. Ellen was a lifelong resident of Lookout Valley.
Survivors include Daughter Pamela Fryar Carr and her husband Chuck, sons, Stephen Leslie Fryar and his wife Rebecca and Michael Jack Fryar and his wife Marcia.
Grandchildren; Grant Stephen Fryar and his wife Bri, Benjamin Ross Fryar and his wife Diana, Jake Weston Fryar and his wife Shelby, Alyssa Fryar Allison, and her husband Matthew.
Great grandchildren: Ethan, Henley, Maddox, and Oakleigh (Grant). Elliot (Benjamin), Logan and Sloane (Jake), Caitlin Peterson Bortz, Emily and Zoe Rye (Jennifer).
Great-Great grandchildren Sheperd and Hosanna (Caitlin).
Several nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
Sister-in-law Sue (James) Nixon of Ringgold, Ga.
A private family viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Graveside services for family and friends will be held at 11:00 am (est) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Lakewood Memory Gardens West with Reverend Garrett Reagan officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association@https//billygraham.org or charity of one's choice.
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
