Ruth Gutierrez Obituary

JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Ruth Ann Gutierrez, age 74, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Gutierrez was born December 31, 1949, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the late William & Betty Ruth Davenport Chaffee. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Chaffee.

Ruth graduated from Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received her RN degree from East Tennessee State University. She was employed by Memorial Hospital, Johnson City Medical Center and Mountain Home VA Medical Center from where she retired. Ruth showed empathy and compassion towards all her patients. It was a small blessing to be assigned to her care.

Ruth was an environmentalist who participated and supported various causes. She took pride in her yard and gardens, a pastime she really enjoyed.

She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Jonesborough. A precious soul, a true Proverbs 31 woman. She had a true servant's heart that showed brightly in all she did. She exuded the Lord's love on an everyday basis and anyone who knew her could tell you this. She loved her church and Bible Study group.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Gutierrez, Jonesborough; five children, Tony Gutierrez, Atlanta, GA, Lucas Gutierrez, Jonesborough, Victor Gutierrez, Germany, Julia Gutierrez, Johnson City and Andrew Gutierrez, Asheville, NC; grandchildren, Elise Gutierrez, Roscoe Gutierrez, and Skylar Paul Gutierrez; sister, Lena Shaffer, Albuquerque, NM; brother, Edward Chaffee (Renee), Albuquerque, NM; and several nephews and nieces.

Celebration of Life Services will be conducted 12, Noon, Thursday, February 8, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Jonesborough with Dr. Lester Morelock officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 Thursday prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Saint Jude's Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be sent to the Gutierrez family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 753-3821