Annie Evelyn Ruiz age 77, of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on September 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born on December 28, 1946, in New River, Tennessee to the late Calvin Patterson and Elsie Seiber. In her spare time, Annie enjoyed spending time on her tablet and was a well-known “Facebook Junkie”. She also enjoyed listening to religious music on the radio and cooking. Annie is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Tracy Bester, and brother Calvin Patterson. 

She is survived by: 

Husband         Mike Ruiz

Sons              James Phillips

                       Terry Phillips and wife Gloria

                       Michael Ruiz and wife Shelia

Daughter        Ashly Ruiz and husband Justin

Brothers         Terry Patterson 

                       Ted Patterson

                       Taffie Patterson

                       George Patterson (a.k.a. Pete)

Sisters            Jackie Patterson

                       Sue Bunch

Along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to Hatmaker Funeral Home for Mrs. Ruiz’s services.

Visitation: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 8:00 PM in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel

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