A memorial service for Ruenell Eloise Hegwood, 86, of Athens, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Central Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Gibbs officiating.
She passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 in Athens.
Ruenell was born June 20, 1926 in Arlington, Texas to John Jay and Ann Eason Jay. She was employed as an inspector for Justin Boot Company and loved travelling, gardening, and enjoying time with friends. Ruenell was a member of Central Baptist Church in Athens.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Ruenell is survived by husband Gordon Hegwood of Cross Roads; children Joe Ford and wife Alicia of N. Richland Hills, Ginny Stockton of Cross Roads, Gene Ford of Athens, Rocky Ford of Athens; two step-children, Charles Johnson and wife Sue of Flint, Fred Hegwood and wife Sandra of Mercedes, Calif.; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.