ZELMA OLENE (RICKETTS) GRUN

Zelma Olene Ricketts Grun, 88, of Dayton, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 2023, at Rhea Medical Center in Dayton, Tennessee.  She was a member of the New Union Baptist Church. 

She was a very good Mother, caring and kind, who never met a stranger.  She was always happy to help those in need.  Most important of all, she was a devoted Christian.  She will be missed deeply.

Zelma is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Lula Kennedy Ricketts; husband, Edward Victor Grun, Sr.; son, Russell Grun; brother, Wilson Ricketts, and sister, Alta Warden. 

She is survived by her children, Edward Grun, of Dayton, TN; Bill Grun of Dayton, TN; Jimmy Grun, of Lebanon, TN; and Edna Grun, of Hartselle, AL; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.    

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Smith-Wilkey Cemetery with Dr. Danny Ruehling officiating.   

In lieu of flowers please donate to a favorite charity to help feed people in need, in Zelma’s memory. 

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