Ruth LaRue Marion

Died: Nov. 5, 2009

Ruth LaRue Marion, 88, of the Clear Springs community, died Thursday afternoon at her home surrounded by her "loving" children.

Mrs. Marion was born June 1, 1921, is Stephenville, Texas, a daughter of the late James E. and Irene Landford.

She worked for the Red Cross during world War II, where she met her husband, Hurshel D. Marion.

They were married Sept. 18, 1944, and moved to Tennessee, where they raised their family. He preceded her in death March 12, 1996, after 52 years of marriage.

She attended Clear Springs United Methodist Church as long as her health permitted and served actively as the treasurer for a number of years.

Her family noted, "All that knew her stated she was a gentle, loving, and kind person and her faith in God always shined through. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and will truly be missed by all who knew her."

Survivors include a daughter: Barbara Marion of Orlando, Fla; a son and daughter-in-law: James and Rene Marion; three granddaughters and their husbands: Amande and Matthew Gosnell, Jamie and Jason Taylor, and Sarah and Michael Shelton; nine great-grandchildren: Jordan Marion, Ashlynn Gosnell, Brodie Gosnell, Loryn Taylor, Zakary Taylor, Charlie Grace Taylor, Olivia Taylor, Madison Shelton, and Emma Shelton; two special nephews: Moritz Landford and Bobby Marion; two special nieces: Betty Williamson and Shirley Wilson; several great-nephews and cousins; and two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Marion and Doris Marion.

She was preceded in death by three brothers: Max Landford, Orin Landford, Robert Landford; and one sister: Edna Landford.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. today at Jeffers Funeral & Cremation Service, and other times at the home of James Marion on Splatter Creek Road.

The funeral service will follow visitation at 7 o'clock in the funeral home chapel. The Rev. Ronnie Duncan and the Rev. Adam Love will officiate.

A committal service will be held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon in Pleasant Vale Cemetery.

Family and friends will meet at 1 o'clock at the funeral home to travel in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Billy Huffman, Bobby Townsend, Bobby Campbell, Alan Grubbs, Norman Williamson, Randy Earley, Randell Early, and Howard Collins.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Kenneth Susong, Bobby Jean Marion, Tom Hite, the members of the Gleaner's Guild Sunday School Class, Sammy Million, Jimmy Townsend, Richard Bowers, and the staffs of Smoky Mountain Hospice and Laughlin Home Health.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gleaners Guild Class, c/o Clear Springs United Methodist Church, 4058 Clear Springs Road, Limestone.

Condolences may be sent to the Marion family online at www.jeffersmortuary.com