Ruth Burch

Ruth Burch, age 99 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at her home. Ruth was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Daniel Burch Sr.; 2 infant daughters; grandson, Tony Burch; 5 brothers; 2 sisters; 2 sons-in-law. Survived by son, Dan Burch Jr.; daughters, Patsy Barbee, Sharon Shields; 3 grandchildren, Jeff Shields, Jason Shields, Kimberly Burch; 2 great-grandchildren, Alex and Molly Shields; 1 great-great-grandchild, Mallory Shields. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 PM for Graveside Service and Interment Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Clark’s Grove Cemetery Rev. Raymond Burnette officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com