Edna Ruth Garner

E. Ruth Garner, age 94, took her Heavenly journey with her Lord, Monday, April 8, 2024 surrounded by family.  Ruth had a heart of giving and support.  She was a faithful member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.  She loved singing in the choir and her beloved Sunday school class.  Preceded in death by:  beloved husband, Stanley H. Garner; grandson, Shawn Riddle; parents, Otha & Stella Barbra; nephew, Perry Payne; special friend, Mark Myers; siblings, Louise (Albert) Myers, Ray (Avis) Barbra, Johnny Barbra, Charles Barbra, Thelma (Darrell) Gregory; sister-in-law, Lois Barbra. Survivors include: loving daughter, Freda (Bobby) Riddle; son, Kyle (Nancy) Garner; grandchildren, Chad (Bethany) Riddle and Amanda Garner; great-grandchildren, Chelsea (Chris) Pereda, Brentley (Ashton) Riddle, Ansley “Sissy” Riddle; great-great-grandchildren, Chloe and Carly Pereda; siblings, Harold Barbra, Clinton (Joy) Barbra, Wayne (Leah) Barbra, and Janice Lowe; sister-in-law, Joyce Barbra; special niece, Judy Myers Wilburn; many nieces and nephews.   We would like to thank Alice Sauls for her love and caretaking of our mother.  A special thank you to UT Hospice for their wonderful care of our mother, especially Nurse Shaundra, hygienist Detra, Cassy, and Daphane. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Smith Trinity Chapel.  Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Chad Riddle and Rev. Charles Murrell officiating.   Family and friends will assemble for interment at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ALSAC/St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 1650 W 82nd St., Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55431 or Gideons International, 400 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com