Carter County TN Archives Obituaries.....Graybeal, Ruth B November 30, 2006
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Elizabethton Star  Dec 1, 2006
Ruth B. Graybeal 





    Ruth B. Graybeal, 90, formerly of 405 Sunset Drive in Johnson City, passed 

away on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006. Born in Roan Mountain, she was the daughter 

of the late Clarence and Pearl Garland Buchanan. She was the widow of Byron F. 

Graybeal. 





    She was a member of Roan Mountain Holiness Church and attended Heritage 

Baptist Church. Mrs. Graybeal was a member of the Roan Mountain Garden Club. 

She attended ETSU. 





    Her career in life was that of a beloved wife, mother and homemaker and 

she did all that with excellence. She was a delicious cook who welcomed 

everyone to come and eat at her table. She must have fed and entertained 

thousands throughout the years and welcomed each one with a smiling face. Her 

home was filled with the warmth of her love, especially for those who lived 

there for extended periods of time. She was never judgmental and never spoke 

an unkind word about anyone. She taught her children to love God first, to 

enjoy life and put others first. If we could pattern our life after anyone it 

would be our mother and her dearest friend, Jonnie. Those two are now in 

heaven in the arms of Jesus, a long awaited reunion; and they are now deciding 

which dessert to prepare for dinner. We have the comfort of knowing where our 

mother, the ultimate lady, is spending eternity. The family would like to 

thank her special caregivers, the CNA's and all the staff of NHC. 





    In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a 

brother, Ray Buchanan, and a special friend, Jonnie Graybeal. 





    She is survived by her daughters, Judy Shelton and husband, Bob, of 

Johnson City, and Janice Stevens and husband, Jerry, of Lynchburg, Va.; son, 

John Graybeal, and wife, Carol Ann, of Johnson City; sister: June Lecka and 

husband, Todd, of Fayetteville, N.C.; grandchildren, the Rev. Tim Shelton and 

wife, Susan, of Memphis; Todd Shelton of New York, N.Y.; Jamie Stevens of 

Roanoke, Va.; Jessica Stevens of St. Thomas - Virgin Islands; and Jameson 

Graybeal of Johnson City; four great-grandchildren, Jack Shelton, Gray 

Shelton, Sam Shelton and Drew Shelton; and several nieces and nephews. 





    A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the 

Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services with the Rev. Tim Shelton 

officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. prior to the 

service. Graveside services will be held on Sunday at 10 a.m. in Happy Valley 

Memorial Park. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. to 

go in procession. Active pallbearers will be Steve Lecka, Michael Lecka, Doug 

Cole, Jameson Graybeal, Todd Lecka and Tommy Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers 

will be Lawson Kerley and Todd Shelton. Memories and condolences may be shared 

at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com or faxed to 610-7177. Arrangements especially 

for the Graybeal family are under the care of Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 

Peoples Street, Johnson City, (423) 610-7171. 





     





     





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