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Ruby W. Holt, 89

McMinnville resident and Grundy County native Ruby W. Holt, 89, was born July 4, 1916 and died April 19, at River Park Hospital.

A homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Doc Elzie and Ida Dunn Wanamaker. She was married to Gentry Holt who preceded her in death in 1988. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Dottie and Ezell Coppinger and five brothers, Foster, Malcolm, Woodrow, Nelson, and Marvin Wanamaker.

She is survived by one son, Donnie Wayne Holt of McMinnville; two brothers, Farris Wanamaker and Rodman Wanamaker, both of Grundy County; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at High?s Chapel with William Wanamaker officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery in Grundy County. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service today at High?s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 21, 2006

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