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Ruby Dayton Obituary
Knoxville - Dayton, Ruby Maxine - 88, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was a member of Knoxville Christian Center. She was a renowned local artist of different media, and a member of the Water Color Society. Ruby also was an author and illustrator having penned a biography and illustrated a book of poetry. She was a regular renaissance woman but loved most being a loving mother, devoted wife, and loving "grand" and "great" grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Ralph Dayton, her grandson, Stewart Dayton. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Deana Dayton; son, Carmon and Debbie Dayton, and son and daughter-in-law, Melburn and Toni Dayton; grandchildren, Grant, Trudy, Piper, Bodie , and great grandchildren. Graveside interment service is private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Greenville, P.O. Box 188, Greenville Tennessee, 37744. Online condolences at www.rosemortuary.com
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November 20, 2020
ruby was a great friend of my mother , pat rosen dossett , and i lost her on april 28th 2020 , they did a book together , i will mess Ruby .
Debbie Gregg
October 2, 2020
I knew Ruby from my aunt Betty Cable. I loved your mothers work and went to many of her showings, but could never afford to buy anything even though I desperately wanted to. When Ruby found out that I had got married she told my aunt to have me stop by the next time I was in the area, which I did. She took be behind the house to her studio, that she built herself, and told me she tried to remember a painting that I had told her I loved and would buy if I could. She presented me with an original painting. I was to elated and thankful for her thoughtfulness and I still have the painting in my living room and will until the day I die. I have told my sisters this story and of your mothers generosity. I am so sorry to hear of her passing, but am so glad to be able to share this story with you and hope by doing so it brings you comfort.
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