Eubie "Winkie" Cleo Capley

Eubie Cleo “Winkie” Capley, nee Cavin, 87, of Lookout Valley passed away on Monday, March
18, 2024. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grand and great grandmother. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Capley, Jr. and her four siblings. She was a
fixture of the Lookout Valley area participating in many community events. She owned and
operated Hairstyles by Winkie and Miami Casuals in Lookout Valley, and she helped run the
Mountain Manor Restaurant. Later in life, she worked at Lifecare of East Ridge providing hair
cutting and styling services. In fact, Lifecare used to have an annual “Winkie Day” to honor her
for her service. She was an avid collector and enjoyed attending estate and yard sales to look
for additions to her collection of art and decorative objects. She was an active member of the
Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church and enjoyed Bible study and fellowship at church events. In
her youth, she enjoyed large family gatherings on her parents’ property along the Tennessee
River and was known as one of the best water skiers on the river.
She is survived by her two sons, James Bruce “Sonny Boy” (Kristine) and Thomas Hood
(Beverly), grandchildren Thomas, Christa, and Cullen as well as 6 greatgrandchildren. She will be
missed by all including her favorite furry friend, Daphne.
A celebration of her life will be held at a graveside service on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the
Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Avenue, at 11:00 AM. 
Arrangements are entrusted to Chattanooga Memorial Funeral Home

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