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RUTHIE MCGINNIS Obituary

MCGINNIS, RUTHIE HARRELL - age 82, of Corryton, went home to be with the Lord, May 24, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a lifetime member of Graveston Baptist Church. Ruthie was preceded in death by husband S.E. McGinnis; son-in-law Charley McDaniel Jr.; great grandson Ryan Brooks; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include daughters Cathy McDaniel, Debbie and Richard Young; granddaughters Jill Brooks, Jennifer and Steven Brooks; special great grandchildren Nicholas and Alyssa Brooks, and Adelaide and Sullivan Brooks; sister Ruby and John Cangealose from Monroe, MI; several nieces and nephews; special friend and caregiver Georgia Grigsby; sisters-in-law Mae Bell Hoard and Audrey Harrell. Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation or Graveston Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Rev. Sean Watson officiating. Family and friends will meet at Graveston Baptist Church Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday for interment at 11:00 a.m. Family will be receiving friends from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from May 27 to May 28, 2014.

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Dana Zachary

May 21, 2025

We sure do miss our neighbor and friend Ruthie! She was a special lady, made the best chocolate pie. She always enjoyed sitting on her porch watching my daughter ride her horse. I will never forget her and think of her often!

Charlie Lynxh

June 4, 2014

Cathy so sorry we did not know we loved your Mother and we are praying for you

Glenda Huffman

June 3, 2014

Cathy I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bobbie H. Davis

May 30, 2014

I went to high school with Ruthie and always loved her. She was always the same and never changed Sorry I was not able to come.

Mary Woods

May 28, 2014

Cathy, I am sorry to read about the loss of your mother. Prayers going up for your family during this time of sorrow.

Mike and Phyllis Russell

May 28, 2014

Cathy and Debbie, sorry to hear about your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 27, 2014

Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was always such a sweet lady. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kay Rogers Roberts

E.J. Smith and Family

May 27, 2014

Cathy sorry for your loss may god be with you and your family.

Dana Zachary

May 27, 2014

I just want you all to know how much we loved Ruthie. We could not of asked for a kinder, more thoughtful neighbor than she was. I will never forget we had only been in our home maybe a week and she made us a homemade Chocolate Pie because we had been working hard all day! She will be dearly missed by us and we send our love and prayers to you all.

Ronda Satterfield

May 27, 2014

Cathy, I am so sorry for your loss. She was such an inspiration. She will be missed. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

John Grigsby

May 27, 2014

Sweet, sweet lady!

Darlene Rosenbaum

May 27, 2014

Debbie, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother! It's never easy to give up someone you love so much! Prayers are with you and the family!

David Rogers

May 27, 2014

Cathy,I'm sorry for your loss,I won't b able to attend,have graduation of my step grandson,I remember your lovely mom,I remember S.E.didn't know him well,I have always loved your family

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