Lodema Millsaps, 81, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center .

Born in Augusta, Georgia, Lodema was the daughter of the late Clyde D. and Shirley Everheart Wear.  She and her husband, William, moved from the Milan, Tenness ee to the Spring City community 7 ½ years ago. Lodema was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Spring City and was also a member of the Sunday school class.  She was a pioneer for women's ministry for the Kingdom of God.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, William Millsaps of Spring City, children Lea Ann (Mike) Poole and Libby (Greg) Watson, both of Spring City and Jeff (Patricia) Millsaps of Seymour, Tennessee, 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Visitation is Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Vaughn Funeral Home. Burial will be Wednes day, January 8 , 2020 at 3:00 p m at Sherwood Memorial Gardens , 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, Tennessee  37701.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Millsaps Missions Fund, c/o Vaughn Funeral Home, P. O. Box 129, Spring City, TN  37381.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, Tennessee, is in charge of arrangements.  Please share your condolences and memories of Lodema Millsaps on our website www.vaughn-funeral-home.com .