Ruth Ann (Orr) Crawley

Ruth Ann (Orr) Crawley, age 82, of Powell, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at home with family after a challenging cancer battle.

Ruth was born on January 27, 1943, in Robbinsville, NC to Harvey “Dock” and Ethel Orr. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. A devoted wife, mother, and Mamaw, she loved gardening, cooking, traveling, and caring for her family and pets. She devoted her life and career to nursing. She received her RN degree from Fort Sanders School of Nursing and later completed her Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Tennessee. Ruth retired from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center as Vice President ofNursing after 30 plus years of service in numerous roles. During her career, she received the Meritorious Service Award from the TNA and was named its 2004 Executive Nurse of Distinction. She was also recognized by Tennessee Wesleyan College in 2005 with the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Luther Crawley. Also preceded in death by brothers, Cecil Orr, Hoyt Orr, Tommy Orr, and Eddie Orr and sister, Faye Orr Martin.

She is survived by husband, Jerry Finley. Daughter Sharon Smith and son-in-law R. Larry Smith. Grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Mallory (Matthew) Wilson. Great-grandchildren, Parker and Cooper Wilson. Sister, Maye (Eddie) Holloway and sister-in-laws, Darlene Sutton and Pat Orr. Also survived by several loved nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 pm on Wednesday, October 29th at Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel with service immediately following at 2:30pm with Rev. Tim McGhee officiating. Graveside service will follow at Woodhaven Memorial Garden.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Ruth Crawley RN Scholarship Award with Tennessee Wesleyan. Family and friends can send checks made out to Covenant Health Foundation with Ruth Crawley in the memo fields. Address is 280 Fort Sanders West Blvd., Suite 202, Knoxville, TN 37922.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com