Ruth Williams

Ruth Williams obituary, Rogersville, TN

Ruth Williams

Ruth Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christian Sells Funeral Home on May 25, 2024.
Ruth Williams, age 88, of Rogersville, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was a member of Howe's Chapel Baptist Church and sang in the Howe's Chapel Quartet for more than 50 years. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her grandkids and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Charlie Eidson; husband, Don Williams; grandson, Russ Lee; and 13 siblings.
She is survived by her children, Kathy (Bob) Lee, Cynthia (Glen) Crawford, and Chuck (Cheryl) Williams; grandchildren, Jessica (Justin) Floyd, Mattie (Kenny) Trent, Ethan (Madison) Crawford, Taylor (Josh) Arnold, and Alex (Jacob) Rogers; great grandchildren, Reese, R.J., and Drake Floyd, Stetson Crawford, Bailee and Emma Arnold, Dutton Trent, and Lake Rogers; brother, John "Gip" Eidson; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Christian Sells Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm with Rev.Ronnie Horne, and Rev. Tecky Hicks officiating. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Howe's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family asks if you plan on attending the graveside service to please meet at the cemetery by 10:45 am. Honorary Pallbearers will be family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you make donations to Howe's Chapel Baptist Church. Online condolences may be sent at www.christiansells.com.
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