Ruth Elizabeth Futrell Yancy Redmon, 85, of Paris, Tennessee, passed peacefully, surrounded by her daughters at her home, Friday, June 10, 2022.
Ruth was born Saturday, April 3, 1937, in Paris, Tennessee, to C.O. Futrell and Elizabeth Cole Futrell, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Lucille Long, Marjorie Doherty, and Anne Jackson and her brother C.O. Futrell, Jr.
Ruth was a member of First Baptist Church. She loved her years when she sang with the David Johnson Chorus. Ruth was known to be an encourager and uplifting to all she came in contact with.
Ruth’s family and close friends visited with her during her final weeks and per her request, her body is to be cremated and a private family celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
She was married to Jerald Redmon, of Peoria, Illinois. She was formerly married to the Rev. Charles L. Yancy, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughters: Cheryl Beech, of Paris, Tennessee, Rachel (Les) Bishop, of Bartlett, Tennessee, and Carol Elizabeth “Beth” Pafford, of Paris, Tennessee; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members.