Ruthie Jane Hays

On April 6th, at age 92, Ruthie Hays went home to be with her Lord and Savior. With her unending smile and love for others, she was loved by all who knew her. Her love and obedience to the Lord was evident through her daily example as a servant, prayer warrior, and helping hand to others. She always thought of others first. Family and church were her life. She was a faithful member of Hickory Valley Christian Church and the Leader’s Sunday school class.

Preceding in death by Husband of 64 years, Dan C. Hays; Son, William Philip Hays; Sisters – Gladys Williams, Kathrine Sims; Granddaughter, Lisa Smith

Survivors: 4 children, Phyllis Hays Smith(Tommy),Daniel O. Hays, Jr.(Judy), Robert L. Hays(Judy)

Janet Hays Bartley(Jay); 6 grandchildren, Jeff (Bethany) Smith, Kathy Meredith, Holly (Alex) Bertin, William Hays, Hannah Hays (Matthew Sipola, fiance'), and Abbey (Jordan) Mulkey: 9 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild; 2 Sisters – Ernestine Hinds and Bettye Marthens; Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law – Peggy and John Catlett

Special thanks and love to her caregiver and friend, Synovia Mack.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hickory Valley Christian Church.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 5-8pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home-North Chapel and on Thursday, April 9 from 1-2:30pm

Funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 on Thursday in the funeral home Chapel with Reverend Dale Lovelady and Reverend Gary Armes officiating

Interment to follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel