Wertia Ruth Ely Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wertia Ruth Ely of Morristown, Tennessee, born in Kyles Ford, Tennessee, who passed away on January 1, 2023 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wertia Ruth Ely to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Testerman and Emma Wallen Testerman; her husband John Ely; her siblings-in-law, Charlie and Mary Lydia Ely; and her siblings, Maxine Moore, Sidney and Carl Testerman.
She is survived by: her son Keith Ely (Debbie); her grandchildren, Dr. Lindsey Ely Chochran (Doug) and Korey Ely (Rachel); her great grandchildren, Deacon, Luca Cochran, Palmer and Truitt Ely; her sister Ann Davis (Jim); her sister-in-law Judy Testerman; her brother Gordell; and her sister-in-law Karlene Ely. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital; Memorial Giving; 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN. 38105.
