Ms. Vi Ella Perdue Lawhorn, age 54, of East Ridge, TN, departed this life Sunday April 8, 2018. Vi was born October 31, 1963 in Warm Springs, GA, the daughter of the late Herbert James Perdue. Vi enjoyed life and loved spending time listening to music and dancing. Each year she looked forward to going on "The Girls Florida Trip" and spending time with some of her best friends.

Vi is survived by her son, Chad Lawhorn of Nashville, TN; mother, Faye Scantlin Perdue; brothers, Herbie Perdue of Lafayette, GA, Lewis Perdue and Clint Perdue both of Chickamauga, GA; boyfriend, Wesley Robertson and many other friends and family.

Service to celebrate the life of Vi Ella Perdue Lawhorn will be held, Saturday April 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. from Ponders Funeral Homes – Brainerd Chapel, with Dr. Mark Breze officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday April 14, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour, from Ponders Funeral Homes – Brainerd Chapel.

Arrangements by the Brainerd Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home 4203 Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411.  423-531-4002