Norma June Bolt Gannaway, 92, of Chattanooga, passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her Ooltewah, Tennessee residence. She was born Nov. 11, 1933 in Greenville, SC to Harold Ledel Bolt and Beatrice Morris Bolt. She graduated from Pendleton High School, where she lettered in basketball and served as the team captain. She was named valedictorian of the class of 1951.

June ventured to Henderson, Tennessee to attend Freed-Hardeman College, where she completed her associate degree. She continued her education in Nashville, at David Lipscomb College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business, with a minor in history. Upon graduation, she relocated to Chattanooga, where she met her future husband.

June married Graydon E. Gannaway, Jr. on Dec. 14, 1956. They were the first couple to be married at Eastdale Church of Christ. He was the love of her life. They were blessed with three children, and lived in Chattanooga until the 1970s, when they moved to Ooltewah. June and Graydon shared 22 years together before his untimely death. She navigated her life as a young widow with faith, courage and independence.

June worked at O.B. Andrews and American Lava, before starting a family. She enjoyed raising children with Graydon and being very involved in their daily lives. She later worked at Central High School and local childcare centers, before finding her niche at Martin Boyd Christian Home. She deeply enjoyed her years there as a receptionist, and developed friendships with many of the staff, residents and their family members.

June knew Jesus as her Savior. She was a member of Ooltewah Church of Christ. She was always energetic and diligently looked for ways to help others. She loved to send and receive cards, and this ministry was very important to her for many years. Though she learned to play the piano, she most enjoyed singing acapella. She had a beautiful voice and could skillfully sing alto or tenor as she joined in worship.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Beatrice Bolt; her husband, Graydon Gannaway, Jr.; and her only sibling, Kay Smith (Bill).

June is survived by her children, Kerry (Geri) Gannaway of Ooltewah, Laurie (Tim) Eakes of La Vergne, Tn., and Jill (David) Flood of Tunnel Hill, Ga.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.

June will lie-in-state on Friday, Aug. 14 from 1:30-5 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel, with Denny Howell as the Eulogist. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery, with David Flood, ThD presiding.

Active Casket Bearers will be John Gannaway, Jeremy Gannaway, Dillon Flood, Bryce Eakes, Matt Smith and Cody Cranmore. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Tim Eakes, Kendall Coon
and Malcom Wells.

Active Floral Bearers will be Jennifer Coon, Ashley Flood, Heather Cranmore and Hannah Smith. Honorary Floral Bearers Kayla Wells, Alexis Eakes and Emma Flood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Martin Boyd Christian Home, 6845 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421.

We are deeply grateful to the staff of Adoration Hospice for their compassionate care. A special
thank you is extended to Ally and Jamie for their dedicated care and kindness.