Mary Ruth Haynes Worley, 92, of Chattanooga, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at a local hospital.
She was born in Friendsville, Tn., grew up in Greeneville, Tn., and moved to Chattanooga in 1937. She was a 1938 graduate of Chattanooga High School, and had been a member of Second Presbyterian Church since 1937 where she was actively involved in women's ministry with particular interest in the “Knit-Wits”.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Worley.
Survivors include her sons, Bill (Becky) Worley of Chattanooga, Jim (Sissy) Worley of Houston, Tex.; sister, Charlotte Burgner of Chattanooga; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 6, in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Frank Jump officiating. Interment will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 6, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.