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Birth	:	20 Aug 1915
Death	:	6 Sep 2018 Elizabeth, Crockett County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, Hampton, Carter County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.2741700, -82.1840100
Description	:	ELIZABETHTON - Ruth Street, age 103, passed away on Thursday, September 6th, 2018, in her home in Elizabethton, TN. She was surrounded by the loving care of her family. She was the widower of J.W. Street, the Carter County Road superintendent. They shared 48 years of marriage together. Born in Roan Mountain, TN on August 20th, 1915, she was the daughter of Elijah Wesley and Carrie Forbes. She grew up on Tiger Creek and attended the Backwoods School on Ripshin Mountain. She helped her late husband with a mercantile business selling groceries and furniture and in her later... Read More	ELIZABETHTON - Ruth Street, age 103, passed away on Thursday, September 6th, 2018, in her home in Elizabethton, TN. She was surrounded by the loving care of her family. She was the widower of J.W. Street, the Carter County Road superintendent. They shared 48 years of marriage together. Born in Roan Mountain, TN on August 20th, 1915, she was the daughter of Elijah Wesley and Carrie Forbes. She grew up on Tiger Creek and attended the Backwoods School on Ripshin Mountain. She helped her late husband with a mercantile business selling groceries and furniture and in her later years, owned “Ruth’s Dance Hut.” She was a faithful member of Rittertown Baptist Church. She was passionate about dancing and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her devotion as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her tender heart, fun spirit, story-telling, and smile that lit up a room will continue be in our hearts and memories. She is survived by her children, Bobbie Kitchens, Jesse Jr, Jimmy, and Ronnie. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband J.W. Street and her daughter, Frances Bolton. A service to honor the life of Mrs. Street will be conducted on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 at 8:00 PM with Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Music will be under the direction of Jerry Pierce accompanied by Libby Hatcher. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Sunday prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Monday, September, 10th, 2018, at 10:00 AM at Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jerome Kitchens, Terry Kitchens, Stacy Street, Jesse Street, David Bass, David Widener, Terry Blevins and Travis Bowman. Honorary pallbearers will be Erby Jones, Jonathon Widner, Nathan Widner and John Schepers. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the family at Tetrick Funeral Home at 9:00 AM on Monday to go in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Ruth asked that all expressions of sympathy to be made as donations to Rittertown Baptist Church. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com Mrs. Street and her family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, office 423-542-2232, service information line, 423-543-4917. Mrs. Street’s obituary was lovingly prepared by her family.

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Ruth Forbes Street's memorial is located at: Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery, Hampton, Carter County, USA.
When did Ruth Forbes Street death?
Ruth Forbes Street death on 6 Sep 2018 in Elizabeth, Crockett County, Tennessee, USA
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Latitude: 36.2741700
Longitude: -82.1840100

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Jesse William Street

(1912 - 1979)

Siblings

Hattie Forbes Francis

(1902 - 1930)

Lilly Belle Forbes Hyder

(1906 - 2006)

Marshall Forbes

(1909 - 1959)

Maude Ellen Forbes Hamshire

(1913 - 2009)

Erman Forbes

(1918 - 1998)

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