Lou Vera Ralston

Lou Vera Flowers Ralston, 84, passed-away on May 15, 2021.

Born in Ellington, MO on May 27, 1936. Was in the Women’s Army Corp (June 54-56).

Married Richard W. Ralston, Jr. on June 17, 1957.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching sports, was an avid reader and

loved the theatre and music – especially the CSO Tivoli concert series. She was a very generous and giving person. In Cleveland, TN, she volunteered several years for the American Red Cross and Opportunity for Adult Reading. In Chattanooga, she was a devoted supporter of Feeding America, Heart Association, the Red Cross, and National Federation for the Blind.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Richard Ralston, Jr.; three children, Richard Ralston III, Michael Ralston, and Elizabeth Ralston; and her sister, Delcie

Thurman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and many siblings.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Chattanooga

National Cemetery where the U.S. Army will perform military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera or

Feeding America.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421.