Ruby Jewell (Hogwood) Hammons

RUBY JEWELL HAMMONS

Ruby Jewell Hammons, 86, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 20, 2025.  On November 1, 1938, she was born to the late Robert Hogwood and Della Roberson Hogwood.  Ruby loved taking care of people.  She was a Christian woman and took very good care of her daughter and grandsons.  Ruby enjoyed spending time with her family and loved them very much.

Ruby is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Della Hogwood; husband, Tarrell Hammons; daughter, Penny Hammons Reeves; brother, Charles Hogwood, James Carl Hogwood, Chas Gifford Hogwood; and sisters, Leatha Hogwood Newt, Laura Mae Holland Hibbs, Thelma Virginia Higgins, Daisy Lea Rogers, Mary Etta Murray.

Left to cherish her memories are her beloved grandsons, Chase (Danielle) Reeves of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, Matthew Reeves of Olympia, Washington; great grandson, Morris Reeves of Olympia, Washington; son-in-law, Jeffery Reeves along with several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the Signature HealthCare of Monteagle Rehab and Wellness Center, and Donna Adams of Hospice of Chattanooga.

Visitation is Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 1:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee with Pastor Ronnie Case officiating.

Ruby will be laid to rest on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, Tennessee immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Chase Reeves, Kelly Smith, Davey Padgett, Tristan Smith with honorary pallbearer, Matthew Reeves.

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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