Teresa Sivils Lauver

Lauver, Teresa Sivils - age 91, of Alcoa, died January 1, 2003 at her home. A member of Alcoa First United Methodist Church, she was active for many years as a Sunday school teacher, circle leader, and president of the Women's Society of Christian Service. She was born at her maternal grandparents' home near LaFollette and grew up as a ''preacher's kid'' in towns across East Tennessee and North Georgia. She attended Tennessee Wesleyan College before working as a telephone operator and member of the Clinton Courier News staff. Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Murl Lauver; parents, the Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Sivils; and brothers Dr. Albert Sivils of Copperhill and Dr. George Sivils of Chattanooga. Survived by son and daughter-in-law David and Susan Lauver of F arragut; grandchildren Will and Mary Emily Lauver; sister Elizabeth Moody of Chattanooga; sisters-in-law Mary Sivils of Copperhill and Elizabeth Sivils of Chattanooga; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family expresses thanks to caregivers, friends, and staff and volunteers of Blount Memorial Hospice. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 with funeral services to follow at 2:30 in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel, The Rev. Joseph Green will officiate. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa. Memorial donations may be made to Alcoa First United Methodist Church617 Gilbert St. Alcoa, TN 37701 McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com