Ruth L. Brandau age 94 of Knoxville, passed away January 2, 2019. She was a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. Past Matron of Beaver Ridge and Oak Ridge O.E.S. She retired from Standard Knitting Mills after 48 years. Preceded in death by husband, Alex; daughter, Bobbie Jean Kirby; parents, Mack and Bessie Haire; one brother and three sisters. Survived by brother, Mack A. Hair, Jr. and wife, Mary Lou; several nieces and nephews; special friends, John and Tonia Bailey. The family will receive friends 2-4 pm Sunday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 4 pm. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 PM Monday at Greenwood Cemetery for a 1 pm interment. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuenralservices.com.