Peggy Ann (Ruffner) Pemberton, age 84, went home to be with her Lord Monday, September 23, 2024. She was married on December 3, 1960 to Kenneth William Pemberton in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He went home to be with his Lord on January 28, 2010. She is survived by her son Brent (Corrine) Pemberton, daughter Marsha (Victor) Gregory, grandsons Kenneth (Tiffany) Gregory, Nathan (Christina) Gregory, Tim (Katie) Pemberton, Luke (Rachel) Pemberton, Mark Pemberton, Andrew (Kate) Pemberton.
She had 6 great grandchildren: Adrian, Grace, Dixie, Edward, and Charlotte, with one Gregory boy expected in December.
She was born October 18, 1939, in Pruden, Tennessee, to loving parents, Marshall and Myrtle (Hensley) Ruffner. She came from a Christian home having 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Her dad Marshall and a Baptist preacher started First Baptist Church in 1924 in Pruden, Tennessee, where she played the piano for services.
She was 9 years old when she accepted the Lord as her personal Savior in an evangelistic meeting (John 3:16). She was baptized shortly thereafter.
God’s blessings, promises, and answers to prayer were more than she could count.
She was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church, Tampa, Florida, where she enjoyed excellent teaching, preaching and the love of the brothers and sisters in Christ.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the mission fund at Hillsdale Baptist Church, 6201 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, Florida, 33625. HILLSDALEBAPTIST.ORG
There will be a memorial service at Hillsdale Baptist Church, 6201 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, Florida, 33625, HILLSDALEBAPTIST.ORG, on October 6, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. following the morning worship service officiated by Pastor Travis Smith, whom she loved dearly.
Luke and Rachel Pemberton
September 24, 2024, 8:01 pm
Love you dad and Aunt Marsha. If you need anything at all Rachel and I would be there as soon as possible.
Emily
September 25, 2024, 5:14 pm
Sending my love, thoughts, and prayers to the family! I was never personally close to” grandma Peggy but I do know she was a huge follower of Christ so i lknow she’s just rejoicing to be with him now!I understand this is a huge loss and very sad but the ones still here must just rejoice and rmember she’s in her new perfect and blessed home that we’re all thankful for 🙂 I do wish I could be there im just not up to traveling yet just know you’ve all been in my prayers and will continue to be
Barbara and Stephen Kelsheimer
September 26, 2024, 10:50 pm
What can I say???? There’s is a hurricane outside and it’s not as bad as the the one I have in my heart after we just received the news that Peggy has gone to Heaven. Bless her heart – she was one of the most wonderful Christian lady I’ve had the pleasure of knowing! She will be missed and never forgotten. She was my best inspiration! RIP, Peggy!
Phyllis McClure
October 3, 2024, 1:37 pm
Dear Marsh and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was one of the happiest people I’ve ever known! Always smiling! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May God’s grace be overflowing,
Phyllis McClure
Phyllis McClure
October 4, 2024, 3:02 am
Dear Marsha and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was one of the happiest people I’ve ever known! Always smiling! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May God’s grace be overflowing,
Phyllis McClure
Rusty Siler
October 18, 2024, 1:10 am
So sorry to hear about your loss, Peggy and I grew up together in Pruden, Tn.
Barbara Williiams Wolfenbarger
October 18, 2024, 1:37 am
I am so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was like a sister to me, we grew up together in Pruden,Tn. Her sister{Irene} married my brother{Bill} and she married my first cousin, Kenneth Pemberton. She was a good christian girl. we talked often, she always sent me a christmas card keeping me up to date on her children. I’m surly gonna miss her. She was such a good friend. My heart goes out to her family. may GOD comfort them in this time of sorrow,