Ada Ruth Shelton Baker

Baker, Ada Ruth (Shelton), age 88, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 7, 2011. She was a long time faithful member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church and also attended Antioch Baptist Church in Sevierville, TN alongside her beloved husband of 57 years, Charles Baker. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; parents, William (Bill) and Gertie Shelton (Dozier); brothers, Sid, Leo, Clyde, Lester and Jay; sister, Hazel Sharp.

Survived by sisters, Nada Lay, Mary Cowden, Lucille Shelton and Pauline Harrell; nephews, Jerry Sharp, Steve Lay and Duane Harrell; nieces, Earlene Arnwine and Sharon Cox; very special niece and friend, Pat Majors; a very heartfelt thanks to a wonderful caregiver Sabrey Oaks and dear friend and neighbor, Glenda Greene. Ruth lovingly served many years as manager of the S&H Kress Soda and lunch counter where she made many friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 Tuesday at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with the funeral service to follow at 7 pm with Rev. Terry Baker, Rev. Gary Baker, and Rev. Denver Johnson officiating. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 am Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery for a 10 am interment. Pallbearers, Jerry Sharp, Steve Lay, Duane Harrell, Johnny Arnwine, Duane Lawson, and Gary Barker. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. Condolences may be offered at www.lynnhurstchapel.com