Ruthie Mae Adams, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Though she has left this earthly home, her gentle spirit has found rest and peace in the loving arms of Jesus.In heaven, she is made whole again, now walking in the presence of the Lord. Ruthie was born on September 18, 1947, in Altamont.

She was the daughter of Forrest Edgar Rhea and Veola Mae Sweeton Rhea.

She was a 1965 graduate of Grundy County High School. She was known as Mama and Nannie Ruthie as she treasured every moment spent with her family. She will be fondly and forever remembered for her love of quilting, enjoyment of NWA Wrestling, cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers, fishing, and her love for her favorite snack of donut sticks and peanut butter Little Debbie cakes. She had a sweet and kind spirit that made her deeply loved by all who knew her. She especially loved the color mint green, the color that brought her peace, joy, and happiness. She was a humble, loving woman who found joy in life’s simple blessings and the people she held dear. She lived with the effects of polio for many years as her steps on earth were few. Her steps in heaven now are many as she walks the streets of gold with everlasting joy and peace forevermore. Her family and friends will carry her love and memory in their hearts always.

She was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Edgar Rhea; mother, Veola Mae Sweeton Rhea; sister, Elizabeth Sanders; brother, Larry Rhea; and dear friend, Lois Blassingame.

Left to cherish her memories are her son, Tim Adams and daughter-in-law, Donna Adams; grandson, Jonathan Adams (Julie Adams); granddaughter, Jamie Adams, three precious great grandsons, Braxton, Maverick, and Neyland Adams; sisters, Beatrice Rogers and Nancy Rhea of Manchester; brothers, Charlie Rhea of Pelham, and Ralph Rhea (Betty Rhea) of Altamont; and several special cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation with the family was held Saturday, May 16, from 4-8 p.m. at Cumberland Funeral Home Foster and Lay Chapel in Tracy City.

Funeral Service were held Sunday, May 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Foster & Lay Funeral Home in Tracy City with Pastor Ronnie Case officiating. Burial to follow at Bonnie Oaks Cemetery in Coalmont.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Cumberland Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bridgeport, Alabama for all the compassionate care, love and kindness shown to Ruthie during her stay. Your kindness and support will always be remembered. A special thanks to all Ruthie’s friends at the South Pittsburg Housing Authority and Pastor Ronnie Case for the continued prayers, love and support during this difficult time as well. Arrangements by Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn. 37356.

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