Ruth A. Stewart, 83, a resident of Benton, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Granny loved to do puzzles and word searches. As an avid lover of The Andy Griffith Show and N.C.I.S, she was most known for her love to cook and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Lucy Wooten; daughter, Donna Lucille Banks; siblings, Luola Allen, Edna Riddle, Ruby Taylor, Geneva Cockburn, Ralph Wooten, Roy Wooten and Wallace Wooten.

Survivors include her loving children, Danny (Donna) Stewart, Lisa Green, Donald (Tina) Higdon; sisters, Reba Pack, Rhoda Cheatham and Maxine Stewart; grandchildren, Chandler Stewart, Angel Davis, Daniel Tyler Stewart, Steven Banks, Jennifer Shaw, Nathan Varnell and Anthony Higdon.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Herron officiating. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Cumberland Shed Cemetery in Old Fort, TN.

Her family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton. (423) 338-2834

Visitation
Sunday, August 18th, 2019
05:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Higgins Funeral Home
6439 US-411,
Benton TN 37307
Funeral Service
Sunday, August 18th, 2019
07:00 pm
Higgins Funeral Home
6439 US-411,
Benton TN 37307
Graveside Service
Monday, August 19th, 2019
11:00 am
Cumberland Shed Cemetery
Old Fort TN 37362