Ruth Cope's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2026 in Byrdstown, Tennessee

Ruth Cope

September 17, 1942 - October 12, 2026 (84 years old)

Byrdstown, Tennessee

Ruth Cope's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2026 in Byrdstown, Tennessee

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Ruth Cope

September 17, 1942 - October 12, 2026 (84 years old)

Byrdstown, Tennessee

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Ruth Cope Obituary

Ruth Cope of Byrdstown, Tennessee, born on September 17, 1942, passed away on October 12, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth Cope or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arlie Smith and Edna Lucille Smith (Walker); her husband Ralph Cope; and her son Terry Lynn Smith. She is survived by: her children, Timmy Ralph Cope, Brenda Clark (Tim) and Glenda Whitlock (Roger); her siblings, Ruby Smith, Tom Smith (Margaret), Roger Smith David (Hilda), Michael Smith, Ray Smith and Wayne Smith; and her granddaughter Jessica Clark.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Brown Funeral Chapel (202 W Main St, Byrdstown, TN 38549). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brown Funeral Chapel



Wed

Oct 14

Visitation

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Brown Funeral Chapel
202 W Main St, Byrdstown, TN 38549

Thu

Oct 15

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Brown Funeral Chapel
202 W Main St, Byrdstown, TN 38549

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