Ruth Ann Luther Mitchell, age 94 of Maryville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Asbury Place of Maryville. Ruth was a member of First United Methodist Church, Maryville. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and sharing a good story. Preceded in death by husband of 67 years, Joe D. Mitchell; brothers, Price Luther, J.D. Luther, Charlie Luther; sisters, Elzie Stephens, Altha Johnson, Reba Plemmons, Louisa Kilpatrick, Zola Brown. Survived by son, Rick Mitchell; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Ed Delozier; grandchildren, Mandy Spears (D.J.), Ashlyn Friend (Corey), Alex Cameron; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, Zelma Leach; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Paula Holliday, Janie Van Dine and Regina Taylor for their special loving care over the years. Also the family extends a special thank you to the staff of Asbury Place Maryville. The family will have a private graveside service officiated by Ray Brown. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Pat Summitt Foundation, 520 W. Summit Hill Drive, Suite 1101, Knoxville, TN 37902 or The Blount County Library, 508 N Cusick St, Maryville, TN 37804. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.
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