She is preceded in death by mother, Syble Gallaher Price; loving husband, Calvin Leeper; brother, David Price; sisters: Stella (Evertt) Collins, Delores Pochet, Louise (Richard) Murphy; as well as in-laws, Margaret Ann Leeper and Johnnie and William Brewer.
Ruth leaves behind brothers, Perry (Peggy) Price and Robert (Bob) Price; brother-in-law, Robert (Bob) Pochet, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to niece, Tammy Ball and her daughter, Savannah Ball
for caring for Ruth and keeping her comfortable for the last few months. They would also like to extend a very special thanks to Bobby Leeper, brother of Ronnie Leeper (Ruth's first husband), who really stepped up to help care for Ruth for the last three years.
A receiving of friends for Ruth will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Berry Highland South, 9010 Simpson Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920, with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. Interment will directly follow the funeral service at Berry Highland South.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandsouth.com for the Leeper family.
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