H. Ruth Lawson, age 99, of Crossville, passed away November 21, 2020. She was born August 17, 1921 in Cumberland County, the daughter of Daniel and Sarah Willis Lawson. She served many years as a minister and loved working in her church where she was a member at Pine Grove Church of God of Prophecy. She liked to crochet and read and enjoyed taking care of her flowers and plants. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews; and special friend: Bobbie Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: L.A., Clerance, Jim, Sam, Omer and Raymond Lawson; and sister: Della Mae Parrott. Visitation will be Tuesday November 24, 2020 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Hood Funeral Home in Crossville. Graveside services will immediately follow at Tollett’s Chapel Cemetery.