Ruby Jane Swanson Smith : Obituary

The Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill announces the death of Mrs. Ruby Jane Smith, age 93, of Turtletown, TN who passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Life Care Center of Copper Basin in Copperhill, TN.She was born on June 2, 1917 in Polk County, TN to the late Dolph and Vernie Horton Swanson. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her garden. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Smith; two sons, Dennis Loudermilk and Bob Loudermilk and daughter, Sue McFarland.

Survivors include sons, Butch Loudermilk of Turtletown, TN and Melvin Smith of Benton, TN; sister, Loraine Grant of Ducktown, TN; seventeen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Akins Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Smith officiating. Music will be by Kenny and Kim O’Neal. Pallbearers will be Chuck Loudermilk, Dennis Loudermilk, Isiah Loudermilk, Nathan Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jeff Payne and Gary Loudermilk. Interment will follow in the Zion Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday March 27, 2011 after 12:00 noon. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements.