Obituary of Willie Mae Ruehling

Palmer - Mrs. Willie Mae Ruehling, 91, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Sheltering Arms Home in Palmer with her family at her bedside. She was a member of the Gruetli-Laager First Baptist Church. She was born in Coalmont on October 6, 1922. She was well known in the community for her love and genuine concern for the welfare of others. A dedicated worker in her church and a avid gardner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Lucy Meeks Woodlee; husband, Hurl Garland Ruehling; son, Hurl Douglas Ruehling; daughter, Linda Ruehling McDaniel; brothers, Estill "Eck" and Hill Woodlee; sister, Gladys Roberts; granddaughter, Pebble McDaniel. She is survived by her loving daughter, Penny Ruehling; loving sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Bobby (Brenda), Dr. Danny (Martha), Johnny (Vivian) and Ricky (Vicki) Ruehling; daughter-in-law, Lynda Ruehling Shrum; 15 grandchilldren; 30 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren. many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Gruetli-Laager First Baptist Church with Pastor Cary Gomer officiating with burial to follow in the Fall Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tuesday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tennessee. www.laynefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Sheltering Arms Home in Palmer for their special care and love shown.