Ruth Painter Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Painter of Greeneville, Tennessee, who passed away on May 9, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Ruth's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bruce Ricker and Elizabeth Ricker; her daughter Anita Atnip; and her brothers, Walter, Alvin and Earl Ricker.
She is survived by: her daughter Lisa; her son-in-law Anthony Norton; her granddaughter Hailey Norton; and her sister Christine Wallace. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
