Lucretia McElroy

Lucretia McElroy obituary, Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Lucretia McElroy

Lucretia McElroy Obituary

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Lucretia "Lou" Fay McElroy, 75, of Fort Oglethorpe passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Lou was born in Chattanooga, TN on February 25, 1950 to the late Edward (Mac) and Delores McElroy. She attended Rossville High School and graduated class of 1968. Lou proudly retired from AT&T with over 40 years of service. She loved traveling, painting and was a member of the Chattanooga Ski Club and Painters Guild of Chattanooga. Lou was a woman with a heart of gold- whose life was beautifully shaped by love and grace. Her gentle spirit and kind heart left an enduring impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is survived by her sisters, Kay (Jim) Smith and Scarlett McElroy; her niece Olivia Stephens and her nephew Kaleb Bennington.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Chuck McElroy.
In accordance with Lou's wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial services.
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