Lona Watson Carmichael, age 87 of Clinton, formerly of Etowah, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Lona was a nursery worker for 25 years and was active in PrimeTime/ XYZ.
Preceded in death by husband, Earl W. Carmichael, Sr.; parents, Charlie F. and Eulah Watson; brothers, Alton, Ernest and Grant Watson; sisters, Kathleen Stonsifer, Becky Everett and Edna Burris.
Survivors:
Sons: .......... Earl W. ( Hoagy) Carmichael, Jr. and wife Elaine
Charles T. (Tommy) Carmichael and wife Becky
Daughter: ....... Mary Lee Carmichael
Brothers: ....... Armond Watson
Jasper Watson
Sisters: ......... Vesta Melton
Geneva Merrell
Grandchildren: Missy C. Sims, Greg Roberts, Wendy C. Grimmett, Chad T. Carmichael, Cindy C. Robinson and Wesley Carmichael
Great Grandchildren: Haley and Logan Sims, Caden Roberts, Carman Bain, Will, Ama-Sloan and Mollie-Bea Grimmett, Chloe and Evan Carmichael, Reece Robinson, Lanee and Anslee Carmichael
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Friday, August 26th, at First Baptist Church in Clinton. Funeral service will be at 7 PM with Pastors Stan Elliott, Terry Baker and Samuel Dean officiating. Family and friends will meet at Grandview Memorial Gardens Saturday, August 27th, at 11:00AM for interment. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Clinton, TN. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamblefh.com