Sammie L. Woods, 86, of Chattanooga, a loving wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with the lord on Saturday, November 14, 2020 surrounded by her family at home.

Sammie was a very loving and social person who never met a stranger.  She loved life and cherished spending time with her family and friends.  Sammie married her best friend and the love of life, Ronald in July 1954 and remained happily married for the next 67 years.

Sammie was a member of the Lupton Drive Baptist Church for the last 47 years.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Diane Woods; parents, Walter and Ethelene Newman; two sisters, Cleta Gregory and Geraldine Cunningham.

Sammie is survived by her husband, Ronald E. Woods; two sons, Rick E. Woods (Delona) of Hixson, TN and Gary Woods of Chattanooga, TN; two grandsons, Holden Woods(Emily Oody) and Adam Woods both of Harrison,TN;  one sister, Olavene Miller of Athens, TN;  two brothers, Walter (Jr.) Newman, Inglewood, TN; Ernest L. Newman, Athens, TN;  and 30 nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Roger DeHart and Reverend Dustin Taylor officiating.

All family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service.  Please follow all COVID – 19 guidelines.

The family will have a private visitation prior to the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Sammie's name.

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