Louise Elizabeth Sinclair Hall

Louise Elizabeth Sinclair Hall, age 95, passed away on Sunday afternoon June 1st, 2025 surrounded by family. Louise, “Lou” or “Lulu” to friends and family, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Her bright smile and warm manner filled every room she entered. Lou never met a stranger and made friends wherever she went - and being an adventurous and avid traveler - there were many. She loved God, and kindness was her love language.

For Louise, life began modestly in Cleveland, Ohio where she was born on July 3rd, 1929, to immigrant parents. Her father, Herbert Sinclair, was originally from London, and her mother, Victoria Falkenberg Sinclair, emigrated from Sweden. Her family relocated frequently and eventually moved to Mexico City when Louise was a teen.

After she graduated from the American High School in Mexico City, Lou returned stateside to continue her studies at the University of Oklahoma. After college - and being adventurous - Lou joined Braniff Airlines as a stewardess flying the friendly skies during the glamorous 1950’s over much of the US and a few special trips to South America.

During her work and travels, Louise met Charles “Chuck” Hall and the pair soon fell in love and were married. Once a wife, Lou could no longer work for the airline as stewardesses were required to be single ladies back then. She and Chuck instead started their young family in Kansas City.

It was later that Louise and her family of 3, now including their son Ricky, discovered a wonderful close knit community when they moved to East Cobb in Georgia in the seventies. At the time, Johnson Ferry was a two lane road and Walton High School was just opening. Louise at first was nervous about moving to Georgia but soon found the Atlanta suburb welcoming to newcomers. She met many in her new community who would become lifelong friends. It was here that Lou and Chuck enjoyed entertaining family and friends and threw legendary parties as part of the Gombe’ Society. Many still recall the parties at the Hall’s home fondly even decades later.

After Chuck’s untimely death in the mid-eighties Louise, then a young widow, returned to work full time in Administration for several years. It was after she retired from corporate administration, however, that she found her second calling. Louise, having always loved children and ready to offer a helping hand, found a natural affinity to being a nanny and was soon a much requested child care provider. To those she helped Louise wasn’t just a nanny, she was family.

While many slow down after retirement, Louise was getting busy. Caring for and loving children, teaching, singing, dancing, preparing meals, cleaning, playing games and more - all while being fabulous - Lou glowed. She became an adopted grandma to many families of the kids she watched over.

Then, in her mid-seventies, Lou became a grandmother in her own right to her only grandson, James. “Nana” to James, she poured herself into helping raise and love him. Just like for her adopted families, Lou never missed a recital, sporting event, or birthday celebration and soon became James’ biggest cheerleader. While not many 80 year olds are found out on the soccer field – there was Lou mixing it up kicking him the ball until he was the tired one. She became a fixture on the sidelines of sports fields even on the hottest summer days.

Lou’s love of travel and adventure continued throughout her life. Having visited many countries across four continents and most states, she was always ready to go with family and close friends. She continued to keep busy into her 90’s walking a mile a day around her neighborhood, greeting her neighbors as she went. Fiercely independent, she continued to drive and live on her own until the last few years. After moving to an assisted living community, she became a favorite storyteller to her caregivers, who weren’t always sure if her stories of airline travel during the golden age of aviation could possibly be true.

Lou was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chuck, and her brothers Herb, Bob, and Dick Sinclair. She will be missed by her son Richard, daughter in law Julie, and her grandson James. She will also be mourned by her extended family, close friends, and the now grown children who she helped raise.

Lou was a longtime resident of East Cobb and member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church for fifty years.

A visitation for Lou will be held Saturday, June 14th, 2025 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, Ga 30076, followed by a celebration of life at 2:30 pm. Following the service will be a reception and light refreshments. Friends are encouraged to wear colorful clothing in honor of Lou’s wonderful sense of style. Florals, pastels and even animal prints are welcome.