Hannelore “Lore” Ferguson, 75, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, in Clarendon.
Services will be held on 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, in the First Assembly of God in Memphis with Rev. Mike Davis, pastor, officiating.Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Hannelore was born in Nurnberg, Germany on July 24, 1937. Lore met and fell in love with Gary Ferguson, Specialist 4th Class Head Quarters Company Nurnberg, Germany, while he was serving his country in the US Army from 1955-1963. They married in Bamberg, Germany on March 25, 1958 before coming to America and making a home. They were married 55 years. Although she left her home country she held proud to her strong German heritage. She was a living expression of “you can tell a German, but not much.” It was that unbending character that helped her learn to live in a new country and start a family. Lore worked at the Hall County Hospital for over 20 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren first and foremost. Her hobbies were sewing, collecting spoons, bells, and angels. She was also actively involved in her church, First Assembly of God in Memphis for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Ferguson of Memphis; 2 sons Gary Ferguson and wife Judy of Gaithersburg, Maryland and their sons Brandon, Steven, and Justin; Albin Ferguson and wife Dawn of Amarillo and their sons Albin Jr. and Kurt; 2 daughters, Denise Ferguson and her life partner Jan Rowland of Virginia, Charlotte Durham and husband Chris of Howardwick and their children, Chasity, Corey, Chandace Ritchie, and Chrislyn Durham; and by 3 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers for the funeral will be Gary Ferguson Jr., Albin Ferguson, Denise Ferguson, Charlotte Durham, Chris Durham, and Corey Ritchie. Honorary Pallbearers will be Albin Ferguson, Jr. and Trystan Ritchie.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 pm.
The family request memorials be sent to a favorite charity.
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