Catherine Ruth (Purdy) Philpott

CATHERINE RUTH PHILPOTT

Catherine Ruth Philpott, 98, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2026. Born on May 30, 1928, to John Purdy and Daisy Clemons Purdy, Catherine lived a long and beautiful life rooted in faith, family, and simple joys.  She was married to her beloved husband, Cecil Philpott, until his passing. A devoted member of the Christian Worship Center, Catherine carried her faith with her in every season of life.  Catherine found joy in cooking and crocheting, tending to her flowers, and watching her favorite game shows and westerns. She loved to drive, to go anywhere and everywhere, and to be surrounded by the people she cherished most. Time spent with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, which was her greatest delight.  Catherine leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion. Her presence will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Catherine is preceded in death by her father, John Purdy; mother, Daisy Clemons Purdy; husbands, Andrew Murray, Hershel Templeton, Cecil Philpott; brothers, Billy Purdy, Pete Purdy; grandson, Jackie Cunningham; and great grandchildren, Jacey & Jacob Avans.

Left to cherish her memories are her son, Andrew “Butch” Murray; daughters, Faye (Roy) Acuff, Anna Murray, Stella (Ray) Moore Goins; grandchildren, Andrea Murray, Elaine Murray, Houston (Kristy) Avans, Bryan (Kristi) Looney, Tracee (Candie) Higgins, Stephanie Higgins (Gary) Aaron Moore, Kasa (Roger) Davenport; great grandchildren, Jeremy Nunley, Andy Nunley, Madison Avans, Brittany Ruth, Lara Looney, Taylor Looney, Tyler Nance, Tessa Gholston, Chloe Griffith, Jaxon Griffith, Catlyn Lee, Jordan Sams, Ben Sams, Brandon Moore; several great great grandchildren, great, great, great grandchildren, great, great, great, great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation is on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm CST and on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 am CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11:00 am CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee with Pastor Allen Griffith officiating.

Catherine will be laid to rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, Tennessee immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Catherine’s grandsons.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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