Ruth S. Pullen

Ruth S. Pullen, 94, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born to the late Earnest and Minnie Smith on October 6, 1931 in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Ruth was a devout Christian, with a strong faith. She attended Farmland Community Church. She loved to travel, bowl, and play cards with her lifelong friends: Dottie Haun, Marie Fonde, Chris Burris, and Juanita Cooper.

In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Luther Pullen, son, Doug Pullen, and grandson, Chad Pullen.

Ruth is survived by her children, Darlene Pullen, and David (DeeAnn) Pullen, grandchildren, Jake (Rachel) Pullen, Jack (Danielle) Pullen, Jessica Pullen, Jennifer Pullen, great-grandchildren, Olivia Pullen, and Elijah Pullen.

Pallbearers will be Jake Pullen, Jack Pullen, Kenny Eckstein, and Kendall Eckstein.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Companion Funeral Home - The Cleveland Chapel. The family will be receiving friends from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm prior to the service. A graveside service is to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Ruth, or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.