Myra Faye Ginn Slaten, 87, unexpectedly passed to her heavenly home on January 4, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Myra was a wonderful Christian woman who loved her Lord and cherished her family. She was a dedicated homemaker and a wonderful mother to all three of her children, but she especially dedicated much of her time to caring for and supporting her youngest daughter, Nan, who predeceased her by only one day. Myra always saw the good in every circumstance. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.
Myra was born in Chattanooga on September 9, 1933, and graduated from Central High School in the class of 1951. She was a member of First Lutheran Church. In earlier years she enjoyed square dancing as well as traveling both in the family camper and with traveling tour groups.
Myra was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ginn. her mother, Kathleen Thomas and her daughter, Nanette.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gene, daughter, Debbie (Rick) Sparks and son Ed (Pam) Slaten. She is also survived by grandchildren Ryan (Jennifer) Sparks, April (Steve) Gatlin, Hannah (Matt) Soloff, Heath Slaten, and great-grandchildren Libby, Sophie, Luke, Jack, Madeline, and Kennedy, sister-in-law, Peggy (Bob) Twomey, brother-in-law, Charles Slaten
Funeral services will be Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Donald Welmer officiating. Interment will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to First Lutheran Church, 2800 McCallie Ave, 37404 or Orange Grove Center, 615 Derby Street, 37404 or a charity of your choice.
Due to Covid-19, we request that mask be worn at all times at the funeral home and the cemetery, and that all Hamilton County and the CDC’s mandates be adhered to.
Please share your memories of Myra with the family at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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