RUTH FOX PATTERSON

RUTH FOX PATTERSON, age 91, of Dandridge, TN passed away Monday afternoon, June 24, 2013 at her home. She was the daughter of the late George and Abbie Fox and was a life-long member of the Shady Grove Community and the Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Alger (Balky) Patterson; brothers, Vaughn and Virgil Fox. She is survived by her children, Phyllis (John) Meadows, Virgil (Mabel Jo) Patterson, and Jimmy Dale (Joy) Patterson; granddaughter, Pam Meadows (Mike Asbury); grandson, Brandon Patterson; great-grandson, Alex Asbury; niece, Betty (Frankie) Sims; nephews, Donnie (Judy) Fox and Herbert Manning; several cousins and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 1675 Harold Patterson Rd., Dandridge, TN 37725. Funeral services, Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 7:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Manis officiating. Interment graveside services, Thursday, 10:00am at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening 5:00 to 7:00pm prior to services at FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE 865-397-2711