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Ruby SPANN Obituary

SPANN, Ruby FayAge 66 of White Bluff, TN. February 6, 2011 at St. Thomas Hosptal after a brief illness. Loving wife, mother and grandmother. Born in Cheatham County, she was the daughter of the late Robbie Martin Hayes. She was a member of the Chapel Hill Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dennie Spann of White Bluff, TN; her son, Spook Spann and his wife Marty of White Bluff, TN; her daughters, Bunnie Cherry and her husband Tim of Burns, TN, and Angel Lunn and her husband Jeff of Dickson, TN; her grandchildren, Coleman and Cassie Spann, Andrew and Anna Cherry, Amy and Ashley Jenkins, Cale and Brien Lunn; her great-granddaughter, Abigail Grace Jenkins and her Grand Pet, BeBe Spann; her sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Spann and her husband Guy of White Bluff, TN, and Mrs. Sharon Haskins of White Bluff, TN; several nieces, nephews and family members. Her remains are in the care of the Taylor Funeral Home, where visitation will be Tuesday, February 8th from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m., and on Wednesday, at the Walunt Street Church of Christ, from 10 a.m. til time of services. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, February 9th at 12 Noon, from Walnut Street Church of Christ, with Larry Spicer, Bruce Potts, Ken Gossett officiating, and Eric Yow having the commital service at the Dickson County Memorial Gardens. Those desiring, memorials may be made to the Chapel Hill Church of Christ. Services under the direction of the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, (615) 446-2808.

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Published by The Tennessean on Feb. 8, 2011.

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Tony and Riki Senn

February 13, 2011

Denny, Spook and all of your family. Were very sorry to hear of Ruby's passing. I never had the pleasure of meeting her in person but from listening to the stories of her from both of you I feel I had.
Please know that you both and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Mays France

February 11, 2011

Denny, Johnnie, and all the family. My thoughts are with you and i know she will be missed by all who knew her. She was a good person with a good heart. She was lucky to have all of you and all of you was lucky to have her.

rusty stubblefield

February 11, 2011

Denny, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this trying time. Ruby was a friend from the day we met during the Paducah show in 2001. I know she loved you and all her family more than life itself.

Kelly Piper Harris

February 10, 2011

We are very sorry about Ms. Ruby. She was a beautiful person inside and out and we know how much she cherished her family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Wanda Goddard Phillips

February 9, 2011

So very sorry to hear of the death of Ms. Ruby.I will be thinking of you all.
She was such a wonderful lady .I will never forget the friendliness and kindness she extended.The secret pal sleep over up in the ky.cabin and she had lots of great recipes to share.

tammy aulidge

February 9, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Ruby was a wonderful lady and I know how much she loved her family and what a big part of your lives. Cherish the memories. They will comfort you in the worst of times. God be with you.

Debi Westbrooks

February 9, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

February 9, 2011

What a truly honorable woman she was. She was an exemplary christian, wife, mother, grandmother and citizen. She's home with her savior now...in the sweet by and by. Linda Russell,( White Bluff, Tn)

February 9, 2011

An amazing wife, extraordinary mother and grandmother, a very special person, Mrs. Ruby will be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with her family.

Mike and Becky Moran & family

Spencer Griffin

February 8, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda Odom

February 8, 2011

We have lost a wonderful friend and neighbor,Ruby will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her.We send our love and deepest sympathies to the family.
The Odom families
Walter & Linda Odom
Craig Odom and family
Sherry Cranfield & family
Kandy Willbanks & family

Rooster Wright

February 8, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Pam Anderson

February 8, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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