Ruby Mitchell Tunnell

Ruby Mitchell Tunnell, 87, of Gray, died Monday evening at Remington House in Kingsport after an extended illness.

Born in Hawkins County, she had resided in Gray from 1945-2007 before moving to Remington House. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch. Mrs. Tunnell enjoyed gardening and was an avid Lady Vol's fan. Her happiest moments were when she and her husband spent time fishing, camping, and time with their family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Roat S. Tunnell; her parents, George H. and Luvada Williams Mitchell; and three brothers, Hugh, Sampson, and Harding Mitchell.

She is survived by her daughters, Rozann T. Hawkins, Boones Creek, Patsy F. Tunnell, and Sandra T. Strouth, both of Gray; son, Stanley W. Tunnell and wife, Sue, Greeneville, SC; sister, Mary Etta Roaden and husband, Arliss, Nashville; sister-in-law, Pauline Y. Mitchell, Morristown; eleven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, at First Baptist Church, Fall Branch or anytime at Ruby's home. Services will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Arliss L. Roaden and Rev. Carl Strickler officiating. Burial will be on Friday, June 24, at 10:30 a.m. at Washington County Memory Gardens.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Remington House and Amedisys Hospice for their overwhelming kindness, care and support.

Memorial gifts may be made to Amedisys of Kingsport, c/o Hospice Services, 200 Professional Park Private Dr., Kingsport, TN 37660, or to First Baptist Church of Fall Branch, 1525 Hwy 93, Fall Branch, TN 37656 .