Ruth Joransen Andresen

Kingsport - Ruth Joransen Andresen went home to be with her Lord, whom she served for many years in different capacities, on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Einar "Andy" Andresen; sons, Bruce and wife Linda, Kenneth and wife, Charlene; daughter, Betty and husband Dr. David Schilling; 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at First Baptist Church, 202 East Main Blvd, Church Hill, TN. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Gary Gerhardt officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 pm on Sunday at Morning Star Cemetery, Morning Star Road, Church Hill, TN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church Hill Free Clinic, P.O. Box 166, Church Hill. TN 37642, or to the First Baptist Church of Church Hill, Building Fund, P.O. Box 847, Church Hill, TN 37642. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Andresen family.