Ruby Alice (Vaughn) Crittenden

Ruby Alice Vaughn Crittenden, age 89, of Athens, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Ruby was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County.  She was the daughter of the late Garland and Alice McCracken Vaughn.  She is also preceded by her former husband J.R. Crittenden, a son Jimmie Crittenden, sister Dean Crisp and grandsons Ricky and Jason Curtis.

Ruby was of the Baptist faith and a former employee of Steel City.  Later she served as a hotel clerk.

Survivors include:

Daughters Ingrid Gann and husband Mike of Athens, Joy Curtis and husband Gary of Riceville;

Sister Bonnie Swafford;

Brothers Leuty Vaughn and wife Pearline, Lowell Vaughn and wife Betty, Jimmy Vaughn and wife Marilyn, and Curtis Vaughn and wife Norma;

12 Grandchildren, 19 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandson.

Ruby had wonderful caregivers Wilma Murr of Athens and Kathy Mayes of Decatur.

The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 PM Tuesday December 1.

A private graveside service will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Rev. Van Elkins officiating.

Great - grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

If you are unable to attend the service, you can sign the online guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com. 

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ruby Alice Vaughn Crittenden.