Harvey, Ruth Harwood

Retired From DuPont Chemical Company

  • Friday, May 3, 2024

Ruth Harwood Harvey, 92, of Hixson, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and was raised in Dayton, Tn. Ruth worked for DuPont Chemical Company, retiring in 1985. Ruth loved everybody and loved visiting them, enjoying church and praying for everyone there.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Nona Ramey, aunt, Bess Harwood, brothers, Bill Harwood, Douglas Ramey and LeeRoy Ramey and step-son, Doyle Harvey.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 50 years, Harley Coleman Harvey, grandson, Daniel (Angelia) Harvey, three great-grandsons, Christopher Harvey, Steven Harvey and Ben Brown and 14 great-great-grandchildren, sisters, Shirley Sequin, Marie Oswald and Judy Wise, sister-in-law, Faye Harwood and many extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 6, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Rev. Mitch McClure and Rev. Melvin Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family receive friends on Monday, May 6, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy Daisy, Tn. 37379, 423 843-2525.

To share memories, photos or condolences please visit www.legacyfuneralhome.com.

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