Ruth Dameron Obituary

Ruth Davis Dameron

March 31, 1930 -

January 25, 2026

ERWIN - Ruth Davis Dameron, age 95, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Hillview Health Care in Elizabethton. A native of Maryville, Tennessee, Ruth is a daughter of the late George and Myrtle (Patterson) Davis. She was a member of Erwin Presbyterian Church. Ruth was previously employed by Oak Ridge Laboratories as a Chemist before relocating to Erwin. She was then employed by the Department of Human Services as a Social Worker. She also taught English in China for five years. Ruth loved traveling and in her younger years traveled all over Europe with her Aunt. She loved church and enjoyed singing in the choir. In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Harry Clifford "Cliff" Dameron.

Ruth Davis Dameron has left behind to cherish her memory: her son, David Biggerstaff (Susan); grandchildren, Thomas Biggerstaff and Kayla Morris (Andrew); and great-grandchildren, Silas Morris and Mia Morris.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and staff of Hillview Healthcare, who took such good care of her in her last few days.

A committal service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Ruth's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Valley Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ruth Davis Dameron.