Ruth Shipley White

Alma Ruth Shipley White, age 92 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021 at her home in Dayton. She was born on March 26, 1929 in Rhea County, the daughter of the late Baze Giles and Rose (Suttles) Giles. She was also preceded in death by her husband Raymond Shipley, daughter Patsy Ann Shipley and grandsons Brandon Shipley and Raymond Chad Shipley.

Ruth lived in Rhea County and Hamilton County all of her life and worked in the healthcare field for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church.

She is survived by her husband Gerald White; son, Larry (Angie Rice) Shipley of Dayton; daughters, Sue (Jim) Graves of Dayton and Brenda Gail (Dave) Hester of Dayton; two grandchildren, Shannon Lewis and Jeremy Nolan; several great-great grandchildren; and sister Ruby Carney of Hixson.

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive family and friends Wednesday evening, April 28, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please share your memories and photos of Ruth on her online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.