Longtime Chattanooga resident Susan A. Levi, 77, died Friday, July 10, 2026, leaving behind a circle of family members and friends who recall her deep roots in the city and her enjoyment of simple pleasures like visiting the beach. Her family has announced funeral arrangements at Heritage Funeral Home in East Brainerd.
Local ties and work
Mrs. Levi was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and spent several years working as a merchandiser for Revlon. She was a former member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The obituary notes that she liked getting to visit the beach, a pastime she enjoyed outside her work and community life.
Family and survivors
Mrs. Levi was the daughter of the late Newell and Betty Adair and was preceded in death by her son, Adam Kenneth Levi. Survivors include:
- Husband: Kenneth R. Levi
- Son: Brian (Nikki) Worley of Ringgold
- Brothers: Art (Donna) Adair of Houston, Texas, and Gary Adair of Austin, Texas
- Grandchildren: Olivia Oliver, Kayli Frazier, Brice Worley and Garret Worley
- Great-grandson: Grey Fuller
- Several nieces and nephews
Memorial arrangements
The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel at Heritage Funeral Home, located at 7454 E. Brainerd Road. The family will receive friends that day from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared online at the funeral home website.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitation | July 18, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road |
| Celebration of Life | July 18, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | Heritage Funeral Home chapel |
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be considered for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The funeral home is accepting online condolences at www.heritagechattanooga.com.
This announcement underscores the close-knit nature of Chattanooga neighborhoods and the ways longtime residents remain connected through church, work and family. Community members who knew Mrs. Levi or her family can attend the visitation and service Saturday to offer support and remembrance.
