Obituaries

Nellie Ruth Layne

PALMER — Mrs. Nellie Ruth Layne, 75, passed away Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at the Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. She was born in Barkers Cove Palmer, Tenn., to Fred J. and Rosa Schoenmann James who preceded her in death along with her sister, Marion Marie Schlageter; infant siblings, Carl and Shelvy Jean James. As a child she attended the Barkers Cove School and was a Graduate of Sequatchie County High School. She was a member of the Laager Congregational Methodist Church for over 50 years were she served as Sunday school secretary for many years before her mother's health declinded and she had to stay with her. She worked at Basham Sports Wear for over 30 years and in Dunlap at garment factories in the early years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was instrumental in helping raising her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to cook and enjoyed feeding her family and anyone that sat at her table. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles D. “Steamboat” Layne; her devoted and caring daughter, Rolanda and her husband, Joe “Jody” Summers; son, Dale and his wife, Emily Pittman Layne; grandchildren, Amber (Johnny) Hendon, Kelly (Michael) Jones, Kyra Summers, Sara and Oliver Layne; special great-granddaughter, Khloe (Dale’s Patty) Jones; loving great-grandsons, Brayston, Sam and Hank Hendon; sister, Arrietta Layman; several loving nieces and nephews Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Minister Matthew Meeks officiating with burial to follow in the Palmer Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tennessee. www.laynefuneralhome.com

Published December 18, 2017

Upcoming Events