Ruth was born on July 17, 1923 to parents Quincey and Donna Reeves. She is preceded in death by spouse L.E. (Pete) Tant, Jr.; brothers Wade and Frank Reeves; and sisters Dixie Austin and Helen Cook.
Known to everyone as Ruthie, Momma, and Grandma Ruth, she is survived by her three children- Clif Tant, Mike (Susan) Tant and Linda (Stafford Winnard) Tant; grandchildren Clif (Beth) Tant Jr. and Leslie (John) Jeffery, great grandchildren Clifton Tant III, Gabrielle Jeffery, and Eva Jeffery; and niece Debbie Parker (Jim).
Ruth was born in Union City, Tennessee. She was the last surviving member of Nashville’s Central High School Class of 1941. Ruth was a dedicated member of Concord Road Church of Christ where she attended for over 50 years and leaves behind many longtime friends.
Ruth loved the Braves, Vanderbilt sports and her garden. She was invigorated by the camaraderie and fulfillment from working. After over 30 years of working with her children in the family business, she concluded her career (up until the day before she went to be with her Lord) at Card Marketing Services in Nolensville.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 9th from 11:30am to 2:00pm at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, Ruth wished for donations to be made to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort.
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