Ruth Ann Dowden

Mrs Ruth Ann Dowden, age 53, of 2500 Hwy 45 North, Martin TN, died Monday, 08/23/2010, at her home.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 26, 2010, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Martin; 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow in Martin Memorial Gardens in Martin. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at Murphy Funeral Home; 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., or after 10:00 A.M. on Thursday at the church until funeral time at 11:00 A.M.

Mrs Dowden was a member of Martin Cumberland Presbyterian Church; was formerly employed a H.I.S., at South Fulton TN; was formerly employed at Hubbell Lighting, Martin TN, and was employed at Tyson Food Co., at her death.

Mrs Dowden is survived by her husband, Jessie E. Dowden, Martin TN, sons James Albert Dowden, Martin TN, and Stephen Lenn Parmenter, South Fulton TN,; a stepson, Andrew Brackett, Dresden TN, and a grandson, Ty Joseph Parmenter, South Fulton TN.

Mrs Dowden was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Gladys Burpo Edgin, and brothers, John L. & Charles Edgin.