Ruth Tidwell Mulroy's Obituary
Ruth Imogene Tidwell Mulroy, age 91 passed from this life into her Savior’s glory on July 27, 2017. Mrs. Mulroy was a graduate of DeShazo’s School of Music and was an alumnus of Lambuth University, where she continued her music major and received her teaching degree. She was the wife of Dr. Rev. James R. Mulroy, United Methodist Minister. Throughout her life she faithfully served her church and community, where she taught at Lexington City School in Lexington, TN, Riverdale Elementary in Memphis, TN, Union City School system in Union City, TN as well as East Jackson Junior High in Jackson, TN.She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Dr. Rev. James R. Mulroy; her older son Rev. William Mulroy and his wife Mary; her younger son Paul Mulroy and his wife Suzy. Mrs. Mulroy also leaves behind a grandson, Aaron Mulroy and granddaughter Rebecca Keel and her husband Erin, as well as a great granddaughter, Kennedy Keel. Surviving nieces and nephews include, Barry and Sheila Mulroy of Knoxville; Jim and Nancy Mulroy of Memphis; and Matt and Rhonda Mulroy of Nashville.As a family we will miss our mother who has gone to our Lord Jesus, but let us give thanks for the gift of love and music she leaves behind.The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow visitation at 2:30 pm with burial to be in Memorial Park Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Celebrating Life….Behind the Stone Wall.”
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