Ethel Atkinson

Born in New York, NY on October 6, 1915 Departed on March 17, 2016 and resided in Hendersonville, TN Life Celebration Service: Hendersonville Funeral HomeMonday March 21, 2016 10:00am to 11:00amVisitation: Hendersonville Funeral HomeSunday March 20, 2016 4:00pm to 7:00pmVisitation: Hendersonville Funeral HomeMonday March 21, 2016 9:00am to 10:00am

Ethel B. Atkinson- age 100 went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2016. Ethel was born in New York City and grew up in Connecticut. She attended Bedford Elementary, Bedford Jr. High and Staples High School-all in Westport, CT. She then went on to obtain her degree in Business from the University of Bridgeport. It was while working in New York City that Ethel met the love of her life Frank James Atkinson. He was a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Merchant Marines. Frank was from Baton Rouge, LA and served his country during W.W. II spending most of his time in the North Atlantic at Sea. Soon after the war, Ethel and Frank were married.
Frank's job as a Safety Engineer took the family many places all over the Southeast. Ethel, Frank and Hugh moved to Hendersonville in 1968.
Ethel was a woman of deep faith. She has served and worshipped at Hendersonville First United Methodist Church since 1968. During this time she attended many conferences both local and state wide. She was also on the United Methodist Women & Predecessor Women's Society of Christian Service & Wesleyan Service Guild in several capacities including President and Missions Coordinator.
Her son Hugh lovingly describes his mother as having God's Joy in her heart, that in caring for those forgotten, Ethel's heart is pure with grace and love.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Atkinson.
She is survived by her son, Hugh J. Atkinson (Kathy); grandson, Tyler Atkinson (Rachel); great-granddaughter, Lauren Atkinson.
A celebration of life service will be held on Monday at 10am at Hendersonville Funeral Home with Pastor Don Hutchinson officiating. Burial will follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4-7pm and on Monday from 9-10am at Hendersonville Funeral Home 353 E Main St. Hendersonville, TN 37075 615-824-3855 hendersonvillefh.com