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Ruby Elizabeth Kerruish

March 9, 1931 — April 13, 2020

Ruby Elizabeth Jones Kerruish was born on March 9, 1931 in Ducktown, Tennessee. She died Monday April 13, 2020 at her home in Cleveland, Tennessee following a long illness. She was 89 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Laura Lowe Jones; her loving husband of 65 years, George W. Kerruish; son David W. Kerruish; daughter-in-law Catie Hazeltine Kerruish; seven brothers and sisters, Pauline Jones Kirkland, Louise Jones Coleman, Dorothy Jones Verner Walace, L.E. Jones, Bradley Jones, Gail Jones, Hall Dalton Hedden, Maxine Jones, Echerd; nine nephews and one very dear family friend Richard Smith.

She is survived by her step-daughter Gail Gearrin; Three grandchildren, Kary Satcher (Jessie) Hysmith, Jason (Angie)Satcher, Kelson (Anna) Kerruish; Four Great-grandchildren, Sailor Hysmith, Le Le Caudill, Theora Kerruish, Alaya kerruish, and many nieces and nephews.

Ruby was a member of Tasso Baptist Church and loved working with her church family. She loved gardening, decorating, doing crafts, painting and reading. She will be missed by family and friends alike.

Due to the Corona virus outbreak there will be a private graveside service at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Turtletown, Tennessee on Friday April 17, 2020 with Reverend Steve Jones officiating. Music will be by Clara Reid, Andrea Bateman and Barry Jack. Pallbearers will be Jason Satcher, Kelson Kerruish, Larry Cunningham, Bryan Jack, Barry Jack and Michael Rose. A white dove release ceremony and playing of bagpipes will conclude the service.

We invite you leave a message of comfort and sign the family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com

Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory will be in charge of arrangements.

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Graveside

Friday, April 17, 2020

2:00 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery

3625 Tennessee 68, Turtletown, TN 37391

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