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RUBY CLENDENEN Obituary

CLENDENEN, RUBY - age 91, of Harrison, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday November 16, 2013. Ruby was an avid gardener, quilter, and loved working in her country store. She was preceded in death by husband, Fred Clendenen; parents, Walter and Fannie Henry; brother, Davie; and sisters Dimple, Geneva, and Nina. Survivors include sons, Ray Holdaway (Donna) and Buford (Sue) Clendenen; and grandchildren, Mark and Michael Holdaway. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses and staff of West Hills Therapy Center, for their loving and compassionate care for Ruby. Family and friends will meet on Tuesday November 19th, at 10:45 a.m. at Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the interment service, which will begin at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruby's memory to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.weaverfuneralservices.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2013.

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Karen Brown

November 22, 2013

Buford & Sue, please accept my condolences for the passing of your Mom. There are difficult days ahead of you & I will be praying that you have a peace and that your memories will comfort you.

Jack & Judy Bozza

November 22, 2013

Ray and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss; out thoughts and prayers are for you. Cherish those wonderful memories.

Kelli Smith

November 21, 2013

Ray and Donna-
I am thinking of and praying for you and yours. I hope happy memories fill your life at this time of hardship. May you find joy in the coming days and have time to appreciate your mother and all of the lovely moments you shared with her.

Hellen & George Smith

November 20, 2013

Ray, Donna and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. May joyful memories soon replace your grief, as you remember your Mom and your happiest times with her.

Janet and Tom Brown

November 19, 2013

It was so nice to meet other members of the family today and the service was so personal. Love you all -

Corliss Thompson

November 19, 2013

Ray,
Please accept my deepest condolence for the loss of your mother. May your memories give you peace and comfort.

Kelly Barger

November 18, 2013

Buford,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
-Eric, Kelly and Aiden

JUDY Mayberry

November 18, 2013

I have good memories of Aunt Ruby. She always took time to talk with me or share something. I loved being around her because she was kind and fun. May God bless and comfort all of you. You are in our prayers. William and Judy Mayberry

Rosemary Coffey

November 18, 2013

All of us at West Hills loved Ruby and enjoyed getting to know all of you. May God Bless you.

The Staff of Weaver Funeral Home

November 18, 2013

With deepest sympathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joyce Butler-Echols

November 17, 2013

Ray, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to keep you and your family is my prayer.

November 17, 2013

Buford and Ray @Family-We were so sorry to hear about your Mother, our prayer and thoughts are with you during this trying time. Doran and Peggy Fletcher.

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