Ada Louise Warner

Ada Louise (Lawson) Warner, a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee, passed peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born at home in Harriman, Tennessee, on October 4, 1941.

Louise was, above all else, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and a friend to many. She loved to laugh and never met a stranger. Throughout her life, she worked in various roles, including waitress, cook, housekeeper, and spent many years at Burlington Hosiery Mill. She ended her working life as an in-home caregiver and a receptionist at Rockwood Health Care Center. During her retirement, Louise enjoyed spending time outside tending to her flower beds, reading, and playing games on the computer, but she cherished every moment spent with her family and friends above all.

Awaiting her at heaven's gate were:

• William "Bill" Joseph Warner, her loving husband

• James Franklin Filyaw, infant son

• Walter Kent and Launa Jean (Thomas) Lawson, parents

• Thomas Logan Cofer, grandson

• Christopher Drew Cofer, grandson

• Sandra Gibson and Faye Coots, special friends

• Joyce and Marie Lawson, special cousins

Louise leaves behind several family members, including:

• Siblings: Ruby Gibson, Donald (Star) Lawson, Arlene (Mack) Daugherty, Wilma (Jerry) Black

• Children and their spouses: Tina and David Nealon, Leslie Warner, Bart and Holly Warner

• Grandchildren: Kelsey (Josh) Denton, Joshua Cottrill, Zachary Ford, Nicholas (Linsey) Warner, William (Cassie) Teague, Jason Cofer, Bobby (Heather) Cofer, Kristy (Jason) Kelly, Christopher Stevens, David Nealon Jr., 

• Great-grandchildren: Perry, Aizlynn, and Brilee Cofer; Brianna Norton; Kaitlin and Wyatt Kelly; Misty and Zachary Stevens; Zephaniah Young; Cyndel Nealon

• Nieces and nephews: Juanita Trent, Angie Stubbs, Donnie Lawson, Tiffanie Gresham, Mitchell Daugherty, Michael Fink, Timothy Fink, Kay Filyaw-Hart, Starla Dodson, Philip Filyaw, Andrea Willett, Darrell Warner.

• Special cousins: Estella Essex and Doris Lawson

• A host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends

The family will receive friends Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Ada Louise (Lawson) Warner.