Mary Ruth Lowery Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Ruth Lowery of Sparta, Tennessee, who passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 72. Mary will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sammy Frank Tollett and Stella Ethel Threet Tollett; her husband Gary "Penny" Lowery; and her brothers, Eugene Tollett, Randall Tollett, Elmer Tollett and Bobby Tollett of Crossville, TN..
She is survived by: her sister Phyllis Barnwell of Nashville, TN; her children, James Holt of Sparta, TN, Jeannie Strode (Tony) of Sparta, TN, Greg Lowery (Melanie) of Signal Mt, Celeste Sessions of Signal Mt, Jason Strode (Samantha) of Sparta, TN and Amy Kincer of Sparta, TN; her grandchildren, Shelby Day (Aaron) of Monterey, TN, Toni Strode, Hailee Strode, Addison Strode of Sparta, TN, Madison Lowery (Jared), Justin Sessions, Jeffery Sessions and Tabitha Sessions of Signal Mt; and her great grandchildren, Paisley and Briggs Day. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
