Ruth “Jab” Vandergriff, 60, of the Pocket Community in Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar & Ruby Shrum; sisters, Edna Vandergriff, Elouise Layne; niece, Jessie Sweeton; and nephew, Mack McPherson.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Dave Vandergriff of Whitwell; children, Wayne (Crystal) Layne, Jr. of Whitwell, Bryan (Augusta) Vandergriff of Gruetti-Laager, Kayla (J.C.) Vandergriff of Whitwell; sisters, Louise Rollins of Palmer, Polly Nolan of Whitwell and Loretta Vandergriff of Whitwell; brother, Roy (Diane) Shrum Whitwell; grandchildren, Gabreil Layne, Kaitlyn Layne, Peyton Layne, Caleb Layne, Dean Nunley, Cheyenne Nunley, Alexzander Vandergriff, Malachi Vandergriff, Kendra Layman, Devin Layman and Trevor Vandergriff; and great-grandchildren, Addison Layne, Braylen Layne and Tinsley Layne.
Family will receive friends starting 9 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, at Pine Hill Sportman’s Club.
Graveside Service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Griffith Creek Cemetery with Rev. Sam Long officiating. Interment to follow.
Arrangements are by Jasper Memorial Funeral Home.