Ruth Phillips White, age 81, of Tellico Plains was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on Monday, April 6, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward L. White; parents, Harold and Roxie Phillips; daughter-in-law, Violet Holder White; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Carolyn Phillips, and Steve and Charlotte Phillips; niece and nephews, Ginger Phillips, Scott Phillips, and Chris Phillips.

Ruth was a member of Unicoi Baptist Church and was a devoted woman of God. She loved to walk through town with her son, totaling in five miles a day most days. Ruth loved animals of all kinds, especially her cats. Her love and dedication as a mother and grandmother created a lasting impression on her family and she will be deeply missed by all.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Letitia “Tish” White, and Greg White; grandchildren, Andrew, Ethan, and Brandon White; great-grandson, Mikiah White; and special niece, Stevie Phillips Breedlove, and nephew, Charlie Phillips and and fiancée Connie Dees.

The family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Myers Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m., in the chapel with Rev. Cotay Baxter, and Rev. B.J. Wall officiating. Family and friends will assemble at Myers Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m., Thursday April 9, 2026 and proceed to Unicoi Church Cemetery for the 11:00 a.m. committal service. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.