Ruth Monroe

Ruth S. Monroe, 91, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015. Born Aug. 19, 1923 in the Tranquilitty community of McMinn County, TN., she was the 6th of eight children born to parents N.E. and Mollie Shults who preceded her in passing. Also, preceding her in death was her husband of 65 years, J.W. Monroe; Siblings: Edna Kennedy, Neva Scroggins, Roy, Raymond, Olen, and Naomi Shults, and Ina Coleman; Granddaughter: Tina Wilson Foster; Grandson: Scotty Monroe. She leaves behind her children Peggy Wilson-Boone and her husband Ken , Kathy Pierce and her husband Don and Terry Monroe and his wife Diane; Grandchildren: Steven Wilson, Mark Wilson, Gina Herrell, Jay Pierce, Clay Pierce, Kasey Monaghan and Kevin Monroe; Great Grandchildren: Preston Foster, Madison Herrell, Blake Herrell, Kayla Monaghan, Kylene Monaghan, Tommy Monaghan, Will Monroe and Meredith Monroe. Ruth was a devoted wife and mother, and employee of Norman Wades's store, a receptionist for both Dr. William Davis MD and Dr Craig Beard DDS when they had Decatur offices. This led to her interest in the medical field. In 1966, at 43 years of age, she attended Athens Vocational School and became a Licensed Practical Nurse, thus making her days as a nurse in the Physical Therapy Dept. of Athens Community Hospital for more than 25 years some of her most memorable times. She was an avid gardener as was shown by her immaculate summer time lawn. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur. The family is honoring her request for cremation and interment with graveside services on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Decatur at 11 am with the Rev. Jamey Davis officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Walnut Grove Cemetery Fund, 14108 N. Nopone Rd. Decatur, TN 37322