Polly Ruth May, age 80, of Kingston, passed away October 25, 2020. She worked at various hospitals, Morristown Hamblen Hospital, Oak Ridge Hospital, Harriman Hospital, Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. In the spring of 1988, she suffered a stroke which left her partially paralyzed, but she continued to work as a Nursing Instructor at the Tennessee Technology Center in Harriman until her retirement in 2003. It wasn’t uncommon to find several of her students at her house studying during the week as she was as devoted to them as they were to her. A graveside service will be held at Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. eastern. Because of concerns of COVID-19, everyone attending is asked to practice social distancing and wear a mask if able. Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.