Patricia Culver

CHICKAMAUGA — Patricia Ann “Trisha” O’Dell Culver, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, with her family by her side. Trisha was a lifelong resident of north Georgia and was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School and was of the Baptist faith. For several years she was employed with M.R. Service Center in Chickamauga, with ATS Staffing Service, and retired from Orange Grove Center as a teacher’s assistant in 2015. Trish was a devoted wife and mother, and especially proud of her grandchildren that lovingly called her “Nana.” She also enjoyed reading, watching the Hallmark channel, and taking care of her beloved beagle, Molly, whom she treated like a princess. Trisha was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Pat Culver; parents, James and Ruby O’Dell; her brother, Ronnie O’Dell; and sister, Sandy O’Dell. Survivors include her son, Jeff Culver; daughter, Amy (Joe) Pollak; grandchildren, Will, Maggie, and Madison; sister, Carolyn (Kenneth) Dent; several nieces, nephews, and many cousins. To share expressions of sympathy, visit lane-southcrestchapel.com. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel. She will be laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Because of her love of animals, memorial contributions may be made to any animal shelter of your choice. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.