Laura Lee “Twiggy” Whitaker
April 19, 1941 - September 26, 2021
Laura Lee “Twiggy” Whitaker, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, in a local healthcare facility. She was a 1960 graduate of Howard High School. Laura was a member of Greater 2nd Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board. She served in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked at Erlanger Hospital for many years. She retired from Memorial Hospital as a Surgical Technician. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, James and Fannie Smith; brother, John “Smokey” Smith; sisters, Jannie “PeeWee” McCollum and Myra Ervin; nephews, Johnny Starr, Jr. and Lydell Smith; niece, Tracy Starr. Survivors include her devoted daughters, Regina “Vette” Whitaker and Kiva (Stanley) McKenzie; granddaughter, Shamika Tony; great-grandson, Malachi Steele; sister, Doris McCartherens; several nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Pastor Steve Caudle will serve as the eulogist.
Laura Lee “Twiggy” Whitaker, 80, of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, in a local healthcare facility. She was a 1960 graduate of Howard High School. Laura was a member of Greater 2nd Missionary Baptist Church and... View Obituary & Service Information