Ruth C. Powell, age 96, of Rockwood passed away January 8, 2020 at Signature Health Care Center in Rockwood. She was born September 3, 1929 in Morgan County and a graduate of Rockwood High School. Ruth was a member of Rockwood Church of Christ. She had worked at Rockwood Hosiery Mill and later worked as a floral designer at Folends Florist in Rockwood. She enjoyed quilting and was an avid gardener.  Ruth’s favorite time was time spent working in her flowers. Preceded in death by her husband: Tiff Powell; parents: Henry & Carrie Smith Carter; and brother: Charles Carter. Survivors include sister: Marie C. Butler of Rockwood; nephews: Ray Butler (Sarah) of Rockwood and C.J. Carter of Crossville; great-nephews: Samuel Butler (Summer) of Midtown and Christopher Carter (Theresa) of Columbia, Maryland; great-niece: Wendi Carter Lee of Crossville; great-great-nieces & nephews: Tristyn, Keegan & Sophia Butler, Victoria & Bradley Mathis, and Timothy Lee; and several extended family members and friends. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced as soon as the information becomes available.