Ruby Wattenbarger Tilley, on October 8, 2024, at the age of 93, at Sweetwater Hospital, went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family.

Ruby was a resident of Niota where she was a lifelong member of Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene, where she was teacher, board member and choir member. Retired from Niota Textile where she boarded socks to provide for her family. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers.
She is preceded in death by husband Kenneth B. Tilley Sr. and son Dana M. Tilley, parents Oscar and Mamie Wattenbarger, Sisters, Irene Thompson, Betty Underwood, Wanda Monroe, & infant sister Helen Wattenbarger, Brothers, Willie Wattenbarger, Garland Wattenbarger and Keith Wattenbarger.

Survivors are daughter Shelia (Danny) Cooper, Daughter-in-law Jean Tilley, Sons Kenneth Tilley Jr. (Belinda {fiance’}), David (Janie) Tilley and Carlos (Laura) Tilley Sister Janie Foster of Ooltewah and brother Ray Wattenbarger of Athens She had 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren that she dearly loved for them to come and visit and none never left her home hungry. Several nieces and nephews that came to visit and enjoy her company.

The family will receive friends Sunday October 13 at Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene from 1 to 3pm and the funeral will follow at 3 pm with Rev. Bill Dawson officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Kyker Funeral Homes of Sweetwater is in charge of the arrangements.