Ruth Witmer

Mrs. Ruth Louella Witmer, age 81, of 194 China Grove Road, Rutherford, Tennessee, peacefully returned to her Creator May 5, 2012, at her home. She was born December 17, 1930, a daughter of John E. and Louetta Koogler of Dayton, VA. On February 23, 1955, she married John H. Witmer, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter and one grandson. Fondly remembered by her 10 children: Mary Jane Witmer of Rutherford, TN; Anna Ruth Witmer of Rutherford, TN; Charles and wife Ada Marie Witmer of McMinnville,TN; Rebecca Witmer of Elkton, VA; Marie and husband Glen Diller of Sparta, TN; Eva Witmer of Rutherford, TN; Jason Witmer of Rutherford, TN; Luke and wife Judith Witmer of Rutherford, TN; Aaron and wife Heidi Witmer of Rutherford, TN; Rhoda Witmer of Rutherford, TN; also her sister, Rosella Martin of Harrisonburg, VA; and Ervin and wife Norma Koogler of Harrisonburg, VA; and 25 grandchildren. She was a member of the Berea Mennonite Church of Rutherford, TN. Visitation for Mrs. Witmer will be Sunday, May 6, 2012, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Berea Mennonite Church, 446 China Grove Road of Rutherford, TN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Berea Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Karnes and Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Ruth Louella Witmer.