Nellie Rooks
Nellie Ruth Rooks, 89, of Chattanooga, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert O. and Myrtle L. Knight; husband of 63 years, J.Y. Rooks; infant daughter, Kimberly Rooks; infant son, Kendall Rooks; sisters, Agnes Swanson, Inez Ball, Gartrell Walker and Ella Bass; brothers, Oscar Knight, Jr. and Clyde E. Knight.
She is survived by her son, Ronald (Sue) Rooks; daughters, Cathy (Larry) Johnston and Cindy (Mark) Gossett; four grandchildren, Ronnie (Ashley) Rooks, Kim (Jason) Arp, Michael (Savannah) Johnston, Eric (Danielle) Rooks and Kaitie Masters; great-grandchildren, Caleb Huskin, Madison Johnston, Emme and Palmer Rooks and David and Emmett Rooks.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home on Highway 58. A graveside service will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Duane Mills and Reverend Randy Bell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.