Elana Paige Minchew

Elana “Lana” Paige Minchew, age 20, of Chattanooga passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. She was born August 3, 1999 in Chattanooga. Lana was a 2017 graduate of East Hamilton High School. She had a love for animals, outdoors, and life. She is survived by her parents, Thomas & Lisa Minchew; sister, Samantha Minchew of all of Chattanooga, TN; grandparents, Willard & Betty Minchew of Brewton, AL and Randall & Donna Perry of Chattanooga, TN; great-grandmother, Velma Chaney of Pensacola, FL; uncle & aunts, Keith & Melissa Minchew of New Orleans, LA, Justin & Angie LaFountain of Cookeville, TN, and Starr Perry of Chattanooga, TN; and several cousins. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 12-2 p.m. at the East Brainerd Chapel. A graveside service will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. with Father Manuel Pérez officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations should be made to your local animal shelter. Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.