Ruby Whitmore Caldwell died on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at her residence with her oldest son and oldest daughter by her side.
She was born Jan. 9, 1932 in Mason, Tn. She was the 10th child of 14 siblings. Her parents, Charlie and Willie B. Whitmore, three brothers, Charles Whitmore, Preston Whitmore, Fred Whitmore: and four sisters, Artie Morris, Chesta Holly, Doll Craig, and Shirley Shellman, all preceded her in death.
Ruby was a graduate of Lane College in Jackson, Tn., along with all 14 Whitmore children. She was also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. while at Lane College. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. An exceptional kindergarten teacher, her fondest memories were at the Normal Park Elementary School. Mrs. Caldwell retired in May of 1993 after 41 years of teaching. Ruby was a loyal member of the New Monumental Baptist Church and devoted member of the Missionary Ministry.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, March 1, at New Monumental Baptist Church. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ivy Beyond The Wall ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the church, and the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m., also at the church.
Interment will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 3, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Final Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
She was born Jan. 9, 1932 in Mason, Tn. She was the 10th child of 14 siblings. Her parents, Charlie and Willie B. Whitmore, three brothers, Charles Whitmore, Preston Whitmore, Fred Whitmore: and four sisters, Artie Morris, Chesta Holly, Doll Craig, and Shirley Shellman, all preceded her in death.
Ruby was a graduate of Lane College in Jackson, Tn., along with all 14 Whitmore children. She was also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. while at Lane College. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. An exceptional kindergarten teacher, her fondest memories were at the Normal Park Elementary School. Mrs. Caldwell retired in May of 1993 after 41 years of teaching. Ruby was a loyal member of the New Monumental Baptist Church and devoted member of the Missionary Ministry.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, March 1, at New Monumental Baptist Church. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ivy Beyond The Wall ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the church, and the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m., also at the church.
Interment will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 3, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Final Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
Ruby Whitmore Caldwell died on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at her residence with her oldest son and oldest daughter by her side.
She was born Jan. 9, 1932 in Mason, Tn. She was the 10th child of 14 siblings. Her parents, Charlie and Willie B. Whitmore, three brothers, Charles Whitmore, Preston Whitmore, Fred Whitmore: and four sisters, Artie Morris, Chesta Holly, Doll Craig, and Shirley Shellman, all preceded her in death.
Ruby was a graduate of Lane College in Jackson, Tn., along with all 14 Whitmore children. She was also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. while at Lane College. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. An exceptional kindergarten teacher, her fondest memories were at the Normal Park Elementary School. Mrs. Caldwell retired in May of 1993 after 41 years of teaching. Ruby was a loyal member of the New Monumental Baptist Church and devoted member of the Missionary Ministry.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, March 1, at New Monumental Baptist Church. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ivy Beyond The Wall ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the church, and the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m., also at the church.
Interment will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 3, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Final Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
She was born Jan. 9, 1932 in Mason, Tn. She was the 10th child of 14 siblings. Her parents, Charlie and Willie B. Whitmore, three brothers, Charles Whitmore, Preston Whitmore, Fred Whitmore: and four sisters, Artie Morris, Chesta Holly, Doll Craig, and Shirley Shellman, all preceded her in death.
Ruby was a graduate of Lane College in Jackson, Tn., along with all 14 Whitmore children. She was also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. while at Lane College. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. An exceptional kindergarten teacher, her fondest memories were at the Normal Park Elementary School. Mrs. Caldwell retired in May of 1993 after 41 years of teaching. Ruby was a loyal member of the New Monumental Baptist Church and devoted member of the Missionary Ministry.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, March 1, at New Monumental Baptist Church. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ivy Beyond The Wall ceremony will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the church, and the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m., also at the church.
Interment will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 3, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Final Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.
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