Ruth Hamilton Kyker

KYKER, Ruth Hamilton of Maryville, formerly of Andrews, NC. Passed away Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the family home after lengthy illness. She was a graduate of Western Carolina University and taught in the Graham County and Cherokee County, NC school systems from which she retired. During her long teaching career she received numerous teaching awards, had the high school annual dedicated to her, and had numerous conference and district championship girls basketball teams. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society. After moving to Maryville, Ruth served as a substitute teacher with the Blount County School system and as a volunteer with the Blount Memorial Hospital Auxillary. She was an active member of Williamson Chapel United Methodist Church serving several terms as Chairperson of the Administrative Board and delegate to the Annual Conference. She is survived by her husband of over 40 years, James M. Kyker of Maryville. Step-daughter, Marilyn K. Cate and husband Tom of Kodak, TN; Sister, Lenna H. Ford of Andrews, NC; brother and sister-in-law, James L. And June A. Hamilton of Augusta, GA. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:30 PM Tuesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Rev. Gaye King officiating. The interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1:00-2:30 PM Tuesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Williamson Chapel UMC, c/o Billie Payne, Treasure, 1522 Brick Mill Road, Maryville, TN 37801. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Ruth’s care givers and Blount Memorial Hospice. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 865-982-6812