Harris, Ruth Lawson "Tommy" (Cleveland)

  • Saturday, February 14, 2015

Ruth Lawson “Tommy” Harris, 87, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. S

he will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and a special aunt to her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John Harris; her parents; and her brother, Glenn Lawson.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Stuckey; her grandson, Matthew Stuckey; her brother, Marvin Lawson; her nieces, Kathy (Scott) McKinnis and Glenda Lawson; one great-niece, Jill (Dale) Thomas; and their daughters, Addie and Lilah.

A funeral service is planned for 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 15 at the Birchwood Baptist Church located at 5436 Highway 60, Birchwood, TN 37308.

The family will be receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, February 15 at the church.

Companion Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

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