Ruthie Rachel (Ellis) Walker

Ruthie Rachel Ellis Walker, age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home in Helenwood, TN.  Born on August 10, 1959, in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Hurstle and Mary Kathern (Kitty) Ellis Miller, and the late Richard (Dick) Miller.

Ruthie was a Christian and happiest when she was outside, tending to her flowers and yard work, or spending time with her animals.  Above all else, her heart belonged to her family.  Her greatest pride and joy were her granddaughters, whom she loved beyond measure.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Warren Ellis, Paul Ellis and Donnie Ellis; brothers-in-law:  Jerry Gibson and Robert Lowe; and sister-in-law:  Felicia Walker.

Ruthie is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years:  Wade Walker; her children:  Sherri Terry and husband Jason, and Clint Walker; granddaughters:  Gracie Lambert and husband Benji, and Annaleah Terry; sister:  Sharon Kinney; brother:  Ronnie Ellis and wife Tammy; sister-in-law:  Becky Ellis; brothers-in-law:  Joe Walker and wife Jill, and David Walker; sisters-in-law:  Ranae Gibson and Velma Lowe; along with many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Friends may visit with the Walker family on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at the New River Baptist Missionary Church with Bro. David Walker and Bro. Joe Walker officiating.  Music will be provided by:  the New River Baptist Church Choir.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in her honor to:  The New River Missionary Baptist Church Missionary Fund, P. O. Box 912, Helenwood, TN   37756.

Committal service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Hazel Valley Memorial Cemetery in Oneida, TN.  Pallbearers will be:  Clint Walker, Jason Terry, Benji Lambert, Skylar Walker, D. J. Ellis, Travis Walker and Blake Lowe.

Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Ruthie Rachel Ellis Walker.

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