Jimmie Ruth Whetsel Bounds Obituary
In loving memory of Jimmie Ruth Whetsel Bounds (Morristown, Tennessee), who departed this world on July 25, 2025 at the age of 93. Jimmie Ruth Whetsel leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jimmie Ruth Whetsel Bounds to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Jimmie Ruth Whetsel leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dwight Whetsel and Ada Ruth Whetsel; and her siblings, Juanita and Ray Whetsel. She is survived by: her husband H. Dean Bounds; her daughter Kimberly Deane Vessa (John); her sister-in-law Wanda Sue Whetsel; and her nephews, Mike Whetsel (Mary Ruth) and Jimmy Whetsel (Deanne).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mayes Mortuary (444 W Main St, Morristown, TN 37814). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Asbury Cemetery (5100 Asbury Cemetery Rd, Knoxville, TN 37915).
The family kindly requests that all donations be sent to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Children's in lieu of flowers.
