Tommye Ruth Roark Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tommye Ruth Roark (Birchwood, Tennessee), who passed away on October 31, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tommye Ruth Roark to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Tommye leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, David C. Roark and Karl Rink; her parents, Luther Thomas McCallie and Mamie Elizabeth Cranfield McCallie; her son Randy McKinney; and her brother Neil Lee McCallie Sr..
She is survived by: her sisters, Betty L. Prueitt and Alice Glenn.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Birchwood Baptist Church (5436 TN-60, Birchwood, TN 37308). A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
In leu of flowers, please make donations to the Gideons International at https://gideons.org.
