Ruth Wilson Brewer

Ruth W. Brewer, age 95 of Maryville, went home to be with The Lord Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Blount Transitional Care of Maryville. “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalms 116:15. Ruth was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and was a devoted member of Alcoa-Maryville Church of God, attending there since 1939. She was an operator for Bellsouth/AT&T from 1944 until 1981. Ruth loved taking care of her family, traveling, and cooking. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Brewer; parents, James O. and Hazel Edmonds Wilson; Brother, James Edward Wilson; and sisters, Carolyn Wilson, Shirley Wilson, and Vivian “Billie” Grahl. Survivors include her Son and Daughter-in-law, Stephen and Eugenia Brewer; Granddaughter, Michaela Brewer; Brother, Don Wilson and Muriel O’Maley; Sisters, Jean Daniels and Lynn Peck; numerous Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews and Nieces, and other family also survive. A Celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Dwight Henderson, Dr. Hershel Baker, Rev. Paul Dyar, and Rev. Hugh McGarity officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Grandview Cemetery for the Interment service. Contributions may be made to the Alcoa-Maryville Church of God. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville. 865-983-1000 Condolences and memories may be shared at SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ruth Wilson Brewer please visit our Sympathy Store.