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Pennie Richelson Pearlman

Pennie's obituary is in the Chattanooga Times this morning. She was in the 1960 CHS class but was friends with many in our class. Pennie was an absolute joy to be around and loved by many.

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Pennie, granddaughter Erin, and Nathan Pearlman

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PEARLMAN, Pennie, 69, died peacefully September 26, 2011, at her home in Tampa, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Although she did not get to live to the fullness of her years, she had a very full life. 

She was born and raised in Chattanooga Tenn., the first of three children of Isadore and Anne Richelson, followed by Alan and Myra. For all of her time in Chattanooga, she was a member of B'nai Zion Congregation, a conservative synagogue. Her identity was always centered in Judaism for her whole life. 

Her parents worked hard to provide their children with a better quality life than they had. She attended City High School and graduated in 1960. 

She attended Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., until she married Nathan Pearlman in 1962. Together they built a life in Chattanooga, starting a family with three boys, Brian, Keith and David. She was a devoted Mother raising her children with love and respect. Once she felt it wouldn't detract from her responsibilities as a mother, she went back to school and completed her courses to become a teacher in 1982. 

She began her very successful teaching career in Catoosa County, Ga. She stayed there until the family temporarilty moved to Charlottsville, Va., in 1987, where she taught as well. Upon their return to Chattanooga, she began teaching at Rinngold Middle School where she would stay for the next 17 years. 

Although she never had any daughters, she was always known to say that she knew her three boys would bring her three fine daughters- in-law. "It turned out that she was right as Julie, Ellen and Deborah joined our family through the years." She loved them as if they were her own daughters and they did the same. 

She was incredibly blessed with six grandchildren, Erin and Adam, from the Brian and Julie clan; Katie and Jackson, from the Keith and Ellen clan; and Noah and Evan, from the David and Deborah clan. When the first grandchild, Erin was born, Pennie decided that she wanted to be called "Pennie Mom," a name that became a term of endearment beyond the reach of her family. As is the case with grand-children, they quickly became the center of her universe. 

"Pennie Mom" was a very involved grandmother. She would take care of her grand-children whenever asked, for however long she was asked, and when she took care of them she really took care of them. She was engaged in their world and not a spectator from the sidelines. 

In 2003, the family was devastated to learn of her diagnosis of breast cancer. Pennie took to the fight like a champion and it seemed that she had beat the cancer back by the time her final grandchild, Evan, arrived in 2004. 

She divorced Nathan in 1996 after 35 years. Although the marriage did not last, it was certainly successful. Together they did a wonderful job raising their children and even after their divorce, they worked very hard to make sure that their relationship remained friendly and open. This allowed the family to continue to be together for any occasion and should serve as the model for a post-divorce relationship. 

"Pennie Mom" moved to Tampa in 2006 to be closer to her children and grand-children. She began teaching fourth grade that year at Westchase Elementary where, as was always the case, she made very quick friends. She missed her world in Chattanooga where she had spent her whole life, but was thrilled with the new life she had built in Tampa with her family and new friends. 

In Tampa, she joined Congregation Kol Ami in Carrollwood where she once again made deep friendships over a very short period of time. 

She finally retired from teaching at the end of the school year in 2010. She was so excited to begin a new journey. 

Life can be so very cruel however, as her breast cancer came back in September of 2010. This time, it was not a winnable fight, but that did not stop her from not only fighting, but insisting that her life continue. 

In May of 2011, with her three sons, she fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling to the Jewish homeland, Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel. The two-week trip was indescribable. It was truly the time of her life. 

Even upon her return, when the cancer began to win, her spirit and courage to continue the fight and to continue to live was never diminished. 

She so wanted to live to see her third grandchild, Katie, become a Bat Mitzvah this December, but this was simply not to be. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road, Tampa, with Rabbi Robert Judd and Cantor Jodi Sered-Lever officiating. Interment will be follow at 3:30 p.m. at Gan Shalom Cemetery (located just east of Livingston Ave. on County Line Road). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Congregation Kol Ami in Tampa; and/or B'nai Zion Congregation in Chattanooga, Tenn. 

Condolences may be expressed online at segalfuneralhome.com. "She never knew a stranger. On the airplane, in line at the grocery store, wherever you were, if she was nearby, she would try her best to engage those around her. She was a loving, friendly warm lady with a tremendous heart. Those that were fortunate to know her will attest to this. Those that did not know her, will never know what they missed. This was Pennie Pearlman, our teacher, friend, colleague, Aunt, niece, cousin, wife, daughter, sister, mother, and really beyond all else, our Pennie Mom!"

Thank you from Nancy Poole Klein

Thanks, Dru and probably Sharon.

I had not sent this in, but I was telling the Chattanooga lunch bunch about the really nice surprise party our sons and daughters-in-law gave for us on September 17 (My birthday is on the 18th.)

Gerry celebrated his 70th in May, but it was in the midst of mother's illness and passing and then summer was so hot we just had not gotten around to doing anything.

On the 17th, the family gave a great party for us and had so many of our friends through the years there. We were totally surprised, and our older son really "wove" a tale to get us there. We are somewhat still "reeling" from all of the fun.

Thanks for mentioning the big 70.

Nancy

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Nashville Lunch Bunch seeks health; loses focus

Dru Fuller, Gail Smith, Carolyn Massoud, Melanie Hampton, and Alvin Fox

Nashville Lunch Bunch met for brunch at First Watch, a brand new Brentwood health food eatery.  Maybe they should have fought the Morning Fade (see above picture) with some Jimmy Dean Sausage instead!  CHS 59er stalwart David Parker didn't even show up to try out the morning tofu.  Next time, we'll try to stay focused.

A trip down memory lane for Chattanooga '59ers

Today we had lunch at a favorite from years ago. Nikki's is such a long tradition with many of the '59ers. We all all enjoyed their wonderful hamburgers, french fries and onion rings. If you haven't been there in a long time, you should try it for old times' sake.

Since the fourth Thursday came early this month, it slipped up on us and we had a small group but we had a great time. Since Kent will be leaving for Florida the first of October, we were all so glad to get to see him before he left.

Glad to see Nancy Klien also. Hoping for a bigger crowd in October. Remember to mark your calendars for October 27. Lunch will be at 212 Market Street.

Linda

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Susie Crouch, Nancy Klein, Kent Smith, Linda Chambers

Jon Lamb

Dru and Sharon;

I wanted to personally thank you, and all of your wonderful classmates, for your kind comments and remembrance of my brother Jon. While he was in a different class he had many friends in you and Wanda's class. He had such wonderful memories of City and often spoken of them over the past years. He was a wonderful human being. While tough on the outside, having served his country numerous times in Viet Nam, he cared greatly for his wife, children and family and would do anything for someone in need. I was very proud to be his brother and will miss him greatly.

I had the chance to visit with him in his final days and we had wonderful conversations about growing up in Chattanooga, about City and the UT Vols. He always dreamed of coming back to Chattanooga and Tennessee in his retirement years as he loved the river, lakes and mountains we all call home. I know his spirit is there today.

Again; I greatly appreciate your sharing my brother's passing with your classmates. Please extend my warm gratitude for all of your heart felt words.

With best regards,

Ted Lamb

Jon Lamb Obituary

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FERNLEY, Nev. Jon Gaines Lamb Sr., 69, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, at his residence in Fernley.He was born Oct. 11, 1941 in Chattanooga to Roger and Edith Noll Lamb.Jon graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1960 and then entered the Navy. He served for 20 years, having served on the Yorktown, the Dixon and the J.F. Kennedy.He retired in 1980 as a chief petty officer. He worked in EOD (Weapons Disposal) and was a chief gunners mate technician. He was a Vietnam Veteran.Jon then went on to Grays Harbor College, getting an associates degree in Carpentry. He enjoyed building furniture, birdhouses. doing home improvement projects and was a big fan of the University of Tennessee football and Womens Basketball programs.In 1983 he moved to Montesano, Wash., where he served as manager of the senior center. He was a member of the International Order of Oddfellows, serving as Grand Warden. He then moved to Aberdeen, Wash. in 2002. He recently moved to Fernley, Nev.He is survived by his "Bride" of 30 years, Gretchen; son, Jon Jr., of Aberdeen, Wash.; son, J Noll Lamb of Florida; daughters, Michele Jeakins, of Fernley; Kimberly Balo, of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; grandson, Jon Lamb III; brothers, Theodore and Roger; sister Cynthia Lamb and 12 grandchildren.At Jons request, there will be no service. A gathering for family and friends will be at a later date.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice.Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home in Fallon, NV 775-423-2255.

Peggy Phillips Turner

Our thoughts are with Becky & Jim Schaeffer in the loss of Becky's sister, Peggy Phillips Turner. Peggy, a resident of Georgia, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

We who knew Peggy as our friend and classmate at Dickinson, Class of 1956, remember her
her friendliness and energetic spirit.

Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Decatur, GA.---Sharon Barker Tunnell

First meeting of the CHSer-Atlanta Lunch Bunch

Kent Shalibo, Bobbi Gross, John Hayes, Wanda Sullivan Lamb,
Rick Mitchell, Reah Polsky Friedman, Ben Tyber

Thank you Wanda Lamb for sending this lovely picture for the blog!

Anita Collins: Sad to read this

(about Jon Lamb's death) I grew up directly across the street from the Lamb family and remember them with great fondness. Jon and his sister Cindy were good friends. Cindy was a best friend all thru school and even after I went into the Navy. As happens, life took many turns and it was years before we reconnected. A fond memory of Jon was he used to play ball most afternoons with us neighborhood kids~ like David Parker and me and then sit on the front steps replaying the game. ~"Them was the good ole times" ~ Nita Anita Collins

In Remembrance

Our thoughts are with the family of Jon Lamb (CHS Class of 1960) in this time of sorrow. Thank you, Wanda, for sending us this notification. Jon is brother of Wanda's husband.---Sharon Tunnell

Jon Lamb, CHS '60, has died; Wanda Lamb's brother-in-law

My brother-in-law, Jon Lamb, died today of brain cancer that was discovered about a year ago. 

He was in the CHS Class of 1960 but was friends with a lot of '59ers.

Jon played football at City and was in the Hi-Y Club. He later served in the US Navy as a Navy Seal.

He resided in Reno, Nevada, but he remained an avid Tennessee football fan.

Wanda Lamb

In Remembrance

Evelyn Glover (1919 - 2011) 

Services were held today September 3, 2011, at 10:00 in Melbourne FL for Angela Mitchell's mother. Our thoughts are with Angela and Rick today.


Evelyn Mayfield Glover, 91, and longtime resident of Melbourne, died August 30, 2011.

Her ashes will be placed in Gainesville, Ga. beside her husband, Joe, and at Holy Trinity Chapel with her friends. Mrs. Glover was born in Cumming, Ga. October 18, 1919. She went to Gainesville High School and graduated in 1937. She attended Georgia Womens College, for one year before she married her high school sweetheart, Joe Glover, Jr,. on November 21, 1939. She was married 35 years before Joe's death in 1970.

Evelyn and Joe moved to Florida in 1946 and established Glover Oil in 1950. After Joe's death in 1970 she and son, Joe, kept GOC going. She worked until she was 83 years old. She loved and was very proud of the business her late husband had left her. The center of her life was her family and friends. She had an outgoing personality and a great sense of humor. She loved to dance and never turned down a bowl of ice cream. She enjoyed traveling, the theater, playing bridge and the North Georgia Mountains where she was born.

Evelyn was a member of Holy Trinity Church for over 50 years.

Evelyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2002, was Leeza's Place's first client and passed away of complications of breast cancer and advanced Alzheimer's.

Evelyn is survived by three children, Angela Glover Mitchell (Rick) of Atlanta, Ga., Joseph H. Glover III (Barbara) of Indialantic, and Beth Glover (Coddy Williams) of Floridana Beach; seven grandchildren, Leigh Owens, Richard Mitchell, Melissa Glover, Joseph Glover IV, Brett Haigler, Billy Haigler, Grady Marshall; and 9 great-grandchildren. A sister-in-law, Sylvia Cain Mayfield from Gainesville, Ga.; 3 nieces, Maria, Marsha, and Michele, from Gainesville, GA.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph H. Glover, Jr., and her brother, Leon Mayfield.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 3, at 1 0:00 am. Followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.

Please share your special memories at www.brownliemaxwell.com

Friends planning expressions of sympathy are asked to consider Leeza's Place, 321-951-7118 or Holy Trinity Epsicopal Church.

Paul Robere may be visiting Chattanooga this November

Dru,

There is an outside chance that I (we) will be in the Chattanooga area during the period of 21-25 November. Is there anything going on with our people during that time? Would there be a possibility of seeing a few folks while I’m in the neighborhood?

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