Ruth Irene Hammons

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7 Ruth Irene Hammons, 91, 120 Hammons Road, Watauga, died Wednesday May 23, 2007 at her residence. Ms. Hammons was a native of Johnson County who had lived in Watagua most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Lillard Thomas Hammons and Ollie Curd Hammons. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Faye Hammons and one brother, James Fred Hammons. She was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ. Survivors include: Four sisters, Pearl Hammons, Lucille Gibson, Dorthy Mullins and Verna Hammons all of Watauga; several generations of nieces and nephews; one special niece, Deb Taylor, of Watauga. The funeral service for Ruth Irene Hammons will be conducted at 8 PM Friday, May 25, 2007 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Mr. Paul Peer will officiate. Active pallbearers will be the men of New Hope Church of Christ. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 AM Saturday, May 26, 2007 in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 9:45 AM to go in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to New Hope Church of Christ, 4527 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, Tn. 37601.