Ruth Dunn

Mrs. Ruth McVey Dunn, 80, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, at her home. Ruth was a well-known resident of Glade Spring. She enjoyed traveling and working crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Dunn; daughter, Cindy Dunn Mattox; sisters Bonnie Eades, Sarah O'Dell, Claire McCracken; brothers Ray McVey, Sam McVey, Richard McVey and Clyde McVey; and son-in-laws, Jimmy Boardwine and Perry Hogston. She is survived by one son, Billy Dunn of Meadowview; five daughters, Linda Boardwine of Meadowview, Susan Hogston of Emory, Kathy Tate and husband, Blaine, of Abingdon, Monica Perkins and husband, Jackie, of Cleveland, Va., Pamela Morphew and husband, Ernie, of Lincolnton, N.C.; stepchildren, Betty Heath and husband, Tommy, of Hickory, N.C., Judy Hull and husband, Frank, of Marion, James Dunn and wife, Angela, of Saltville; one brother Louis McVey and wife, Carolyn, of Meadowview; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service for Mrs. Ruth Dunn was held Oct. 21, at Mt. View Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Bob Neace and Pastor Tommy Wilson officiating. Pallbearers were Gary McVey, Billy Dunn, Christopher Cook, Jeremy Cook, Travis Boardwine and Jared Hogston. The family would like to express special thanks to caregivers, Carrie Trent, Rita McVey and Hospice of Southwest Virginia. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorial contributions be made to either the American Cancer Society, PO Box 246, Abingdon, VA 24212 or the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 113, Johnson City, TN 37604. Those wishing to send memories or messages of sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mrs. Ruth McVey Dunn.