Messer, Ruth (82) passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Northhaven in Knoxville, TN. She is preceded in death by parents, Andy (Minnie) Messer; brothers, Walter, Carl, Robert, Luke, and Buck; sisters, Cora Lee, Nellie, Dorothy, Grace. Ruth is survived by sisters; Betty, Gladys; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday, September 9th from 6-8pm at Berry Funeral Home on Chapman Highway with service to follow at 8pm. Interment will take place Thursday, September 10th at 10am at Berry Highland South on Simpson Road. Condolences may be offered at www.berryhighlandsouth.com.