Maria "Coco" Alder passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27th 2021 at a local long term care facility due to various health complications.

She is originally from Rivas, Nicaragua, and spent most of her life living in Guatemala and Honduras with her husband the late George Byron Alder Jr. of Chattanooga. The last 10 years were spent here with him until his death in 2015.

She is survived by her children Marta S. Alder, and Patricia L. Krizek, and granddaughter Rachel S. Krizek, Son in law James L. Krizek, as well as many siblings in Nicaragua and Miami, FL.

She was a loving mother and dearly loved by so many. She was a dedicated and compassionate human being with a great sense of humor. She was raised Catholic and gave so much of her time during her life to helping the poor, and the homeless that were blind or disabled. She is now home with her Lord and Savior.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Hamilton Funeral Home on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 1:30pm in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the Chapel service at Hamilton Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Maria's honor to St. Jude Catholic Church.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike Hixson (423) 531-3975.