Ruth Pulley was born on March 23, 1928, the daughter of the late Jessie Clarence and Maudie Mae Bell Casner. On April 19, 1946, she was united in marriage to Thomas Oneal Pulley, who preceded her in death on November 3, 2009. Ruth departed this life on July 14, 2017, at the age of 89 years, 3 months, and 21 days.
Before retiring, Ruth worked as a seamstress at Clifton Manufacturing for 42 years. She attended Clifton Revival Center in Clifton, Tennessee. Ruth enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, riding in the countryside, and reading.
Ruth is survived by her son, Dennis Wayne Pulley and wife Carol of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Kristy Morgan, Colby Schultz, and Jennifer Hartle; 15 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her sister, Rothie Nell Boyd.