Mrs. Ruth Ann Gutierrez, age 74, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her residence.
Mrs. Gutierrez was born December 31, 1949, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the late William & Betty Ruth Davenport Chaffee. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Chaffee.
Ruth graduated from Rio Grande High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received her RN degree from East Tennessee State University. She was employed by Memorial Hospital, Johnson City Medical Center and Mountain Home VA Medical Center from where she retired. Ruth showed empathy and compassion towards all her patients. It was a small blessing to be assigned to her care.
Ruth was an environmentalist who participated and supported various causes. She took pride in her yard and gardens, a pastime she really enjoyed.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Jonesborough. A precious soul, a true Proverbs 31 woman. She had a true servant’s heart that showed brightly in all she did. She exuded the Lord's love on an everyday basis and anyone who knew her could tell you this. She loved her church and Bible Study group.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Gutierrez, Jonesborough; five children, Tony Gutierrez, Atlanta, GA, Lucas Gutierrez, Jonesborough, Victor Gutierrez, Germany, Julia Gutierrez, Johnson City and Andrew Gutierrez, Asheville, NC; grandchildren, Elise Gutierrez, Roscoe Gutierrez, and Skylar Paul Gutierrez; sister, Lena Shaffer, Albuquerque, NM; brother, Edward Chaffee (Renee), Albuquerque, NM; and several nephews and nieces.
Celebration of Life Services will be conducted 12, Noon, Thursday, February 8, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Jonesborough with Dr. Lester Morelock officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 Thursday prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Saint Jude’s Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
02/22/2024
Steven Peterson
Worked with Ruth for 10 years. Always a smile and a great nurse and friend
I went to UH with Lucas, Victor, and also worked with Julia. Sending all my love, and prayers to them, and the family.
02/07/2024
Chrystyl Jaynes Dimler
I worked with Ruth Ann at Memorial and JCMCH and remember her sweet and caring spirit. May the family have God's peace knowing she touched many lives throughout her career and lifetime as a believer.
02/07/2024
Randall Rogers
I worked many years with Ruth and Charles at Mountain Home. They are good people.
Condolences, Randall
02/07/2024
Elaine Walker and Frosty Levy
Our deepest sympathy to Charles and to the family of Ruth. We knew Ruth from her volunteer work with environmental groups and Charles from working with him at the VA. Our thoughts are with the family.
I went to nursing school with Ruth and worked with her at Memorial Hospital and JCMCH both as coworker and as supervisor. I have known hundreds of nurses down through the years and I can honestly say she was the kindest and most caring nurse I ever met. I looked up to her and am sorry for your loss.
02/06/2024
Paul and Debbie Masters
Dear Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We have many wonderful memories of attending church with Ruth. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
02/06/2024
Gretchen Lucas Vondran
I worked with Ruth at JCMC and she was an excellent and caring nurse. She had so much compassion for her patients and their families . She lived her life to the fullest. My thoughts are with her family during this time.
02/05/2024
Nancy Kavanaugh
Ruth was a wonderful gardener and traveler. She will be missed!
I didn’t know Ruth that well attending Church with her only. She was the kindest woman and I loved that she passed through my life .Her love of people and her love for serving the Lord would shine brightly through her
My sincere condolences to her Husband and family
She will be missed
02/05/2024
Charles Locke III
Deepest condolences and prayers from The Locke family. Mrs Ruth had a heart of gold and was always so loving. She will be greatly missed.
