Ruth E Edwards

Ruth Ellen Montgomery Edwards, born June 21, 1965, passed away on June 9, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis.

A graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School and the University of Tennessee, Ruth had a creative spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. She loved art and had a gift for making people laugh. She brought her own personality to every room she entered and was never afraid to be herself.

She is survived by her daughters, Samantha Lacy (Andrew), Tabitha Parker (Roland), and Elizabeth Coleman (Holland); her grandchildren, Gray and Lola Parker and Banks Lacy; her siblings, Elizabeth Santella (Jim), Angela Taylor (Greg), Bob Montgomery (Mindy), Jane Gaffney (Mike, deceased), David Montgomery (Ann), Joanna Dickinson (Scott, deceased), Teresa Feliciano (Gilbert), and Patty Grim (Steve); former mother-in-law, Kay Edwards Zurcher; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Betty Montgomery; her brother, Charles Montgomery; and the father of her children, Robert T. Edwards.

Those who knew Ruth will remember her laughter, her creativity, and the moments she shared with the people she loved. Though her family grieves her loss, they find comfort in the memories she leaves behind.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.