Mary Ruth Ewton Dunleavy Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Ruth Ewton Dunleavy of Dunlap, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 15, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Mary Ruth departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Mary Ruth may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Mary Ruth leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her grandson Chad Smith; her husband Jack Dunleavy; and her parents, Howard Ewton and Jeanette Campbell Ewton. She is survived by: her children, Howard Mitchell Turner (Liz), Lana J. Rollins (Randy) and Marcia Smith (Brian Bailey); her siblings, Dan Ewton (Gail) and Nancy Ewton Mangano; and her stepson Jerry Dunleavy. She is also survived by several extended family members and a host of friends.
