Anna Ruth Davenport

Davenport, Anna Ruth Smith, age 85, of South Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. She was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Retired from the University of Tennessee. Served as a Pink Lady at Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, J. Cal Davenport. Son Tommy and wife, Jenny Davenport; step-daughter, Wilma Brown; grandchildren: Kim and husband, David Stallings; Brad and wife, Sandy Davenport; Jill and husband, Donnie Day; great-grandchildren: Brett, Derek, Drew, Devin and Dawson; sister, Ethel Price; numerous friends and other relatives. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Hillcrest South Nursing Home for their loving care and devotion. Funeral service Thursday 11:00 a.m., Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. C. Dennis Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brad, David, Derek, and Danny Davenport, David and Brett Stallings, and Donnie Day. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 1615 Price Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.