Ruth Esposito

Ruth Hill Esposito age 85 of Deland, FL, formerly of Maryville, passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 in Florida. She was born in Cades Cove, TN and raised in Maryville. She retired from the Student Aid Department in Miami Dade Community State College. Ruth was a World War II Veteran serving in the Navy Waves. Preceded in death by: Parents, William Albert & Martha Hill; Daughter, Marta Esposito; Brother, Elmo Hill. Survivors include: Daughter, Nancy Newton & husband Jerry of Deland, FL; Grandchildren, Elaine & Donald Adams and Marty & Lori Woods; 8 Great-Grandchildren; Sister & Brother-in-law, Mabel & Marvin Ogle of Maryville; Sister-in-law, Julia Hill of Maryville; Nephews, William A. Hill of Boston, MA and Dr. Edward E. Hill & wife Lana of Jackson, MS. Funeral arrangements were held by Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors in Eustis, FL. Her remains will be brought back to Maryville for interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ruth Esposito please visit our Sympathy Store.