Obituary of Zora Azalee Whalen

Zora Azalee Whalen, 91, of Soddy-Daisy went to be with the Lord at her home on April 21, 2009. Zora was born August 26, 1917 in Fort Payne, Alabama. She became an orphan at the age of five and was the oldest living orphan of Chambliss Children's home. She devoted her life to her family and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Raymond Knox Whalen, Sr.; her son, Raymond (Sonny) Whalen, Jr. and great-grandchildren, Erica Whalen and Amanda Whalen. She is survived by her son, Jimmy (Gloria) Whalen of Soddy-Daisy; brother-in-law, Gene Whalen of Soddy-Daisy; sister-in-law, Violet Jenkins of Boise Idaho; grandchildren, Brad (Denise) Whalen of Hixson; Pat (Linda) Whalen of Soddy-Daisy; Bart (Denise) Whalen of Soddy-Daisy; Wendy (Dana) Evett of Soddy-Daisy; Pam (Mike) Staussberger of New Orleans, Louisiana and many great-grandchildren. The family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga for all their support and kindness. Memorial Donations can be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, Chambliss Children's Home or The Ronald McDonald House. Services for Zora Whalen will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2009 in the Legacy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements are by locally owned and operated Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Soddy-Daisy, www.legacyfuneralhome.com. 24 hour obituary line 843-5055.