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Ruth O Edgreen

January 26, 1936 — January 11, 2023

Ruth O. Edgreen, 86, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.


She was born on January 26, 1936, in Forbes, Tennessee to Church Odis and Ada Pearl (Neal) Pemberton.


She attended Pickett High School. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel and helped often in the church.


She had worked at Brockway Glass and Bridgestone Firestone.


She enjoyed reading and cookbooks, especially Italian and Southern cooking and canning. She was a member of the Lapel Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #4323 and the Lapel American Legion Post #212 Women's Auxiliary.


Ruth is survived by sons, Robert "Bob" (Sharon) Edgreen of Lapel and Thomas (Tammy) Edgreen; daughter, Debra (Ron Reeves) Edgreen ofLapel; sister, Joyce Moles; grandchildren, Danyell Edgreen, and Madison Christoff; great-grandchildren, Daulton Morrison, Eliza Edgreen, and Colin (Karlie) Jannings; bonus grandchildren, Crystal (Mike) Burton, Jamie (Jon) Gardner, Christy (Bill) Jannings, and Jessica Cates; several nieces and nephews; special family, Bernie Chelli and family.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur R. Edgreen Jr.; her parents; and siblings, Dorman Pemberton, Carman "Pete" Pemberton, and Fonza Vickery; grandchildren, Debra Ann Hill and Kyle Edgreen; great-grandchild, Nolan Edgreen; and special friend, George "Pappy" Kendall.


Cremation will take place.


Graveside services will be held at a later date in Brookside Cemetery in Lapel with Rev. Susan Hobson officiating.


There will be no visitation.


Memorial contributions may be made to Lapel Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #4323.


Online condolences may be shared at www.hersbergerbozell.com.

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