Ruth Crews Pilkinton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Crews Pilkinton (Lawrenceburg, Tennessee), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on October 29, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Crews Pilkinton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Evans Crews and Beulah Houser Crews; her sisters, Fannie Hill, Nona Guthrie, Mildred Smith, Polly Chaffin and Frances Shay; her children, Barry Pilkinton (Cindy) of Memphis, TN and Joni Franks (Mark) of Lawrenceburg, TN.; her grandchildren, Lauren Moore (Steven), Erin Killen (Rick), Lindsay Franks and Tyler Pilkinton; and her great grandchildren, Andrew, Logan, Opal, Ashlyn, Anslee, Hazel, Anna and Riggs.
She is survived by: her husband James Boyd Pilkinton; and her sister Joann Cryer. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and at 1:00 PM at the Neal Funeral Home (231 N Military Ave, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464).
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
