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Ruth Walters Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2010.

Ruth Balthis Walters KINGSPORT, Tenn. Ruth Balthis Walters, 91, of the Bloomingdale area, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2010, at her residence. She was born and raised in Blountville, Tenn., and was the last charter member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray H. Walters; her parents, George and Madie Balthis; three brothers, Junior, Lester, and W.M. "Shot" Balthis. Survivors include her three sons, Gary M. Walters and wife Barbara of Gray, Donald P. Walters and wife Shirley of Kingsport and Ronald P. Walters and wife Suella of Fredrick, Md.; three grandsons, Patrick Walters of San Diego, Jason Walters and wife Andrea of Kingsport and Michael Walters and wife Jessica of Knoxville, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Laura Walters Price and husband Jeffrey of Madison Heights, Va.; six great-grandchildren, Jessica, Lana and Ashley Walters of Kingsport, Olivia and Jackson Price of Madison Heights and Alexis Daniel of Knoxville; special niece, Nancy Balthis Hicks of Cary, N.C.; Tim Allen of Fredrick; godson of Ron and Suella Walters. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. Services will follow in the chapel at 1 p.m., with Pastor Hobbie McCreary officiating. Burial will follow the service at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Tenn. Grandsons and special friends will serve as pallbearers. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the friends, neighbors, and members of the Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church for the comfort provided over the past few months. Special thanks to caregivers, Martha Robinson, Lula Rogers, Rachel Puckett, and a very special neighbor, T.G. Smith, for their love and special care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 125 Coley St., Kingsport, TN 37660, in memory of Ruth B. Walters. Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com for online condolences. `Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Ruth B. Walters.

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Nancy Hicks

January 6, 2010

I sure do know that there is a beautiful angel in heaven now that my Aunt Ruth is there. What a wonderful Aunt she was and a very dear friend. We always had so much fun when we were together. Gary, Barbara, Don,Shirley, Ron and Suella thank you so much for your phone calls keeping me updated on everything. My regret is that I was not able to be there with all of you. Just know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. WeI love all of you, Nancy, Randall and family.