Ruth Elizabeth Mckee

McKee, Ruth Elizabeth Vinyard of Maryville, went to her heavenly home Friday, January 30 at the home of her daughter Nadine Payne. Born February 11, 1920 in Loudon County, TN. Preceded in death by husband, Shag McKee, Parents Mae and Henry Vinyard, Son Jerry McKee, granddaughter, Brenda Thatcher, Sisters, Pearl Goodson, Tennie Usery and Alice McKee, Brother, Joe Allen Vinyard. She is survived by her children and spouses; Faye and Raymond Eblen, Hubert and Marcie McKee, Jo Rasar, Doris and Bud McMahan, Pat Bailey, Steve and Susan McKee, Nadine and Larry Payne, Danny and B. J. McKee, Randy and Sharon McKee; Sisters, Edith Goodson and Johnnie Cannon. Special Granddaughters, Amanda, Katie, Molly and Teresa; 23 Grandchildren and 32 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Kea, Angie, Patty and Elisha from Maryville Health Care for all their love and care shown to our mother. Their devotion goes above and beyond what words can express. Funeral services 7:00 pm Sunday, February 1, 2009 Smith West Chapel with Elder Danny McKee officiating. Interment 10:00 am Monday, February 2, 2009 at Laurel Bank Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 pm Sunday at Smith Funeral & Cremation Services. 865-983-1000 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ruth Elizabeth Mckee please visit our Sympathy Store.