Obituaries

October 13, 1931 to October 4, 2013

MEDARYVILLE - Ruth McLin, 81, Medaryville, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, at 10:10 a.m., at her residence.

She was born Oct. 13, 1931 in Caryville, TN to the late Clyde and Arlettia White Davis. On Sept. 15, 1951, she married Earl Levi McLin. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1973.

Survivors include:

James (Vicki) McLin, Medaryville, Son
Carol (Kyle) Trusty, Jacksboro, TN, Daughter
Kathryn McLin, Cedar Lake, Daughter
Anita (Charles) Puckett, Crown Point, Daughter
14 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
Daniel (Sherri) Davis, Dolton, IL, Brother
Wanda (Gary) Rogers, Caryville, TN, Sister
Florence Davis, Caryville, TN, Sister
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert Zarate, Infant Grandson
Andrew Davis, Brother
Billy Davis, Brother

Mrs. McLin lived many years in Illinois, where she owned and operated her own beauty shop from her home, and later worked for over 20 years as a housekeeper for Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital. Upon her retirement, she moved to Medarvyille. She was an active member of the Medaryville Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and participating in activities at the Medaryville Senior Center. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and traveling. She loved her family very much and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 6 p.m., (Monday, Oct. 7), at the funeral home with Rev. Tom Dewlen officiating. Burial will be at Campbell Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jacksboro, TN on Wednesday, Oct 9, following visitation from 10 a.m. to  12 noon, at Martin Wilson Funeral Home, LaFollette, TN.

Memorial donations may be given to Medaryville Assembly of God Church or Medaryville Senior Center.