Mary Ruth Ellison Obituary
Mary Ruth Ellison of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on October 11, 2026. Mary Ruth, born on February 15, 1943 in Dungannon, Virginia, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Ruth Ellison to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Canner Gillenwater and Bessie Gillenwater. She is survived by: her husband David Ellison; her daughter Kimberly Prillhart (Mark); her granddaughters, Alaina Ripley (Caleb) and Lauren Elswick (Logan); her great grandchildren, Brigette, Brielle and Brynn; her sister Janice Butts; and her nieces, Laurie Hubbard (Michael) and Misty DePalma.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church (197 Suncrest St, Gray, TN 37615). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Oak Hill Memorial Park (800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church (Youth Ministries), in honor of her great granddaughters 197 Suncrest St., Gray, TN 37615.
