Ruby “Jane” Cagley Brock, 87, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2026.
Jane was a strong, independent woman who lived her life with determination and a caring heart. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing and went on to work as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Medical Center for more than 30 years. Nursing was an important part of her life, and she dedicated many years to caring for others.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Ora and James Cagley; her husband, Walter T. Brock; her sisters, Mildred Helms and Barbara Gyori; and her brothers, Eddie Cagley and Jim Cagley.
She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Roger) Woods and Shawna (Victor) Callaway; five grandchildren, JT (Allison) Woods, Sarah Woods, Brandon (Hannah) Callaway, Daniel Callaway, and Joshua (Chelsea) Callaway; and four great-grandchildren, Emma Beck, Gavin Loos, Gabriella Loos, and Camden Callaway. She is also survived by her siblings, Lynn Harper and Ricky (Garrie) Armstrong.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Jane’s dear friends, Elmer and Pam Grimes, and to the nurses and staff of Amedysis Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Jane’s memory.
Visitation will be held at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918, US, on October 2, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, followed by the Funeral Service at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, on October 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm. with a Graveside Service at Lynnhurst Cemetery, following the Funeral Service.
