Ruth Elizabeth Taylor Obituary

Ruth Elizabeth Taylor of Kingsport, Tennessee, born on February 21, 1931, passed away on September 7, 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 Elizabeth Taylor or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Kestner and Talitha Kestner; the father of her children Nat Taylor; and her son-in-law Roger Hensley. She is survived by: her daughters, Delores Simon (Jack), Patty Kanipe and Karen Hensley; and her grandchildren, Brian Hensley, Christina, Derrick Hensley, Dustin Simon and Destiny York (Cory). She is also survived by five great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Living Praise Assembly of God (207 New Beason Well Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Oak Hill Memorial Park (800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660).