Ruby DeLapp Obituary

Ruby DeLapp

Knoxville, TN

Ruby Sims DeLapp, age 86, of South Knoxville, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. She was born in Knoxville and raised in the Mt. Olive Community. Ruby spent many years working in retail and retired from Watson's in the 90's. She was a member of Meridian Baptist Church and faithfully served in the nursery for many years.

Ruby is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Julia Sims; twin brother, Robert; sister, Iva Jones; brother, Jerry Sims and brother-in-law, Roscoe Jones. Survived by her husband of 66 years, Paul DeLapp; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Don Graves, son and daughter-in-law, Dan DeLapp and Tina Venetis, daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Bob Cutshaw; grandchildren, Kevin and Jessica Miller, Stephanie DeLapp and Ashley Cutshaw; seven great-grandchildren including, Adam Daniels who was cared for his first ten months by his Gran Gran; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and L.O. Holbert, Jr.; sister-in-law, Janice Sims; several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends 5:00 PM -7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Meridian Baptist Church with a celebration of life service to follow at 7:00 PM, Reverend Dana Fachman officiating. Family and friends will meet at Meridian Church at 10:15 AM, Thursday morning, May 28, 2015, and proceed to Highland South Cemetery for an 11:00 AM interment. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Hwy., Knoxville TN 37920. Condolences may be offered at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920. www.berryfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from May 26 to May 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruby DeLapp

10 Entries

Dan DeLapp

June 13, 2015

My Mom

She knew what to do when we were burning up with the flu
That was my mom

She never said a word when we used blankets and furniture cushions to make forts, her way of letting us be adventurous
That was my mom

She never said stop when I ran through the house pretending to play sports on
on a cold winter day, her way of letting me burn off energy
That was my mom

She never hesitated to step in when she thought her kids were being threatened injured or taken advantage of
That was my mom

She always made sure we looked presentable all the while enduring our complaints
That was my mom

She said, I'll buy you a suit for your senior prom and never said a word when I chose an outlandish yellow pinstripe model, her way of letting me be an individual
That was my mom

She said, you treat girls poorly and you'll have to answer to me
That was my mom

She trusted me with her credit card when I was just starting out, one of many ways she taught responsibility
That was my mom

There are a lifetime of qualities I could list here, always teaching, only stepping in when she thought you needed help or guidance, helping out in any way possible when any of her children asked for help, even without being asked on many occasions

Then, though she cooked for us all of our lives, I watched her struggle trying to recall a recipe or remember where she put something.

I watched her face turn from a smile to confusion when she couldn't recall the subject we were talking about.

Initially, on some level, I found humor in what was happening. Now, I'm pretty sure it was just my way of acknowledging her issue while knowing, I'll be there someday, as if sharing something that hasn't happened to me yet.

I hoped she never felt frustration with her affliction so I would answer the same questions or share the same comments over and over again as if it was the first time ever said.

I miss you mom

Dan

Tina (Hatcher) Eastridge

May 28, 2015

Paul, I'm so sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. Blessings and prayers to you.

linda thomas

May 27, 2015

So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

vivian Cate-Wells

May 27, 2015

Paul so sorry to hear of your loss of Ruby. May God comfort you and your families in the loss of their Mother..

Phillip & Teresa Lyons & family

May 26, 2015

You both have captured a very special place in our hearts. May the Lord be your comfort as you walk through this valley. We will miss Mrs. Ruby. Know that we are praying for you Bro. Paul. All our love,

Julie Schropshier

May 26, 2015

Jan
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be on vacation so I won't ba able to attend services but know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Schropshier

Bridget Weir

May 26, 2015

Mrs. DeLapp was always such a lovely lady. Prayers to the family.

Tom & Marge Kerr

May 26, 2015

We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. You're all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Suzie Cutshaw

May 26, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Ruby was amazing in her ability to care for her great-grandchildren - and she made the best apple rings I have ever tasted. Treasure the good memories and know my prayers are with all of you.

Jim Stephens

May 25, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you and your entire family that God's healing power will help heal the loss and ease the pain.

Jim Stephens

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