Mrs. Ruth Sweeney, 85, of Chapel Hill, TN, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Lewisburg, TN. She was born in Marshall County, TN and was a daughter of the late Hubert Scott and Hannah Sue Lunn Scott. Mrs. Sweeney attended Forrest School in Chapel Hill, TN and was a member of Chapel Hill Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and had retired from Genesco, Inc. in Chapel Hill after many years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Morris “Buddy” Sweeney, Jr. in 2009, sisters, Sara Tucker and Faye Lamb, and a brother, Kelly Lunn.

Mrs. Ruth loved her family time, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Mrs. Sweeney is survived by her sons, Ricky (Beth) Sweeney of Chapel Hill, TN, Randy (Shelia) Sweeney of Chapel Hill, TN, Kenny Sweeney of Chapel Hill, TN, Jerry (Connie) Sweeney of Chapel Hill, TN, Bobby (Teresa) Sweeney of Chapel Hill, TN; sisters, Madge Tomlin Trisdale of Hendersonville, TN, Alice Harris of Lewisburg, TN; eight grandchildren, Ed (Missy) Sweeney, Jill Sweeney, John Sweeney, Ryan (Vanessa) Sweeney, Amanda (Jared) Robinson, Lauren (Craig) Callaway, Brittany (Kendall) Knight, Megan (Coy) Shultz; even great-grandchildren.

Visitation with the family took place Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, from the chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Isaac Bourne officiating. Interment followed in Swanson Cemetery in Chapel Hill, TN.

For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Forrest High School Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Chapel Hill, TN in charge of arrangements, 931-364-2233, www.lawrencefuneral.net.