Virginia Ruth Evans

Ruth Pruett Evans, age 79 passed away on Wednesday, November 16th at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.  She was born on July 1st, 1937 in Dickson County to the late Ed Lewis and Alberta “Goldie” Garnes Pruett.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ward L. and Eugene Pruett. She is survived by her husband, Bert Evans of Dickson; two step-sons, Brian Duke of Arkansas and Bert Duke (Wendy) of Murfreesboro, TN; daughter Sheila D. Burton (Steve) and step-daughter, Michelle Garza (John) both of Dickson; sisters Gladys McElhiney of Dickson and Carolyn Baker of North Carolina.  Mrs. Evans is also survived by one grandchild, Danah Swann, two step-grandchildren, Hunter French and Lezlee Daugherty; and one great-grandchild, Cooper Daugherty.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 19th at 11:30 a.m. from the Chapel of Dickson Funeral Home with Brother Wayne Epley officiating.  Interment will follow at Pruett Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will begin on Friday, November 18th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Arrangements by Dickson Funeral Home, 209 East College Street, Dickson, TN  37055.  Phone 615-446-2313.  Online condolences may be left at www.dicksonfuneralhome.com.