Mrs. Emma Marlene Stalling Chaney Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Emma Marlene Stalling Chaney

MRS. EMMA MARLENE STALLING CHANEY- Age 84, of Chickamauga, GA passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at a local health care in Chattanooga, TN. She was born on December 15, 1935 in LaFayette, GA to the late Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Cora Suttles Stalling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dock Bailey Chaney Jr., son, Dock Bailey Chaney III, sisters, Katherine Shropshire, Helen Jackson, Sherlon Tucker; and brothers, Claudius Stalling, James Howard Stalling, and Gary Stalling. She was retired from Shaw Industries and a member of East Third Street Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Star Lighters Gospel Group.

She is survived by her loving children and family, daughters, Kathy Shropshire and Cheryl (Charles) Jennings; son, Preston (Cynthia) Shropshire; sister, Sally Ware; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Maxine Stalling, Marion Stalling, and Charlotte Chaney; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Family will be celebrating her life on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the family’s home, 271 Wesley Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728, with Pastor John R. Taylor as Eulogist. Her remains will lie in state Friday, September 18, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family asks that all attendants please dress casual as this will be an outside service. Interment, Naomi Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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She will be greatly missed . She was a wonderful God fearing lady . You all are in my prayers . Branch family.

No amount of words can express the pain that you are going through. We are sending you love and prayers and hope you are able to find strength during this time. We love you all! McCrary Family!

My deepest condolences to the family. I pray that you will be comforted during your period of grief. God bless you. Ian Wilson

Went to church with Marlene at Chickamauga Church of Christ for several years . She was a precious lady who will be greatly missed ! The family is in our thoughts and prayers . Dan and Lynn Dye

I was sad to hear that Marlene had left us but continuously lifting the family up in prayer. May the Lord continue to send comfort as you go through the memories and days to come. Kathy, keep the FAITH!! Love you all!! Williebell Clemons-Davis

My condolences. Pat Ramsey from Hemet CA

My condolences to Kathy. Renita and Preston. My heart breaks for you guys. May God give strength to the her entire family during this most difficult time. I had the great fortune of knowing Marlene and how very sweet and nice her personality was to me, she was so welcoming when lived in Chickamauga. She will be truly missed. RIP Marlene.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother ( love one).May God comfort you and your entire family during this time of sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you! With love, Etta Hinton Herkley

My love, prayers and condolences are with entire family. I will miss her lovely smile and our conversations. She was a wonderful person, a devoted child of God, and an outstanding mother.

To the Stalling and Chaney Families: Praying your strength in this time of sorrow. Faye O'Neal Murray

Praying for the Stalling and Chaney Family. Eloise Whitener Griffin

We are sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs Marlene Chaney was one of the sweetest persons I know. My condolences are going out to your family. Jerrel Knowles and Family

To the Family: We marvel at the Love - the Unity- the closeness of your very strong family. We lift each of you in Prayer as you embrace one another as God embraces each of you in such a time of this. Be Blessed, Rev. & Sis. Donald (Shirley) White & Family

So sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. No one can replace a mom, but God can comfort a grieving heart. He knows what you need during this time much better than anyone else. My thoughts & prayers to the family. Please accept my condolences. Love you! Kathy (Buchanan) Clark