Ruth Virginia Galyon, 1927-2009

Ruth Virginia Galyon, 82, went to be with Jesus Saturday evening August 29, 2009.   She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ella Baker; brother, Carlos Mayford Baker; very dear friend, Sherman Galyon; and very special Aunt, Gladys Hodge.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and the best Nana in the world.  She is sadly missed and survived by daughter and son-in-law, Tammie and Charles Potter; daughter, Lisa Brewer and Jessie Sisson; grandchildren, Daniel Reagan, Naomi Kelsey, Jason Potter, Robbie Adams, David Potter, Nikki Cruze, Tonya Tipton, Frankie Cobb, Jennifer Tipton, Jamie Stevens, April Tipton, Timmy Richardson; great-grandchildren, Alexis Reagan, David Allen Potter, Chaina Cobb, Dakota Stevens, Kirsten Stevens, Trevor Webb, Josh King, Brandon Richardson; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Carol Baker; very dear sisters and brother-in-laws, Gurtrude and Keith Cable, Barbara and W.C. Rucker; son-in-law, Danny Potter; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Shirley Galyon; very special aunt, Mildred Walton; special cousin, Billie Click; and several nieces and nephews.   Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2009 with Rev. Rex Everett officiating.   Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Wednesday at old Piney Cemetery for a graveside service.   The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home, Maryville, Tenn.