Joann Aretta Hysler Ruffner

Joann Aretta Hysler Ruffner, age 89, of Peachtree City, formerly of the Batesville Community in Clarkesville, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

Born on December 24, 1934, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James and Lucille Oakes Hysler. Mrs. Ruffner worked at SunTrust for many years before retiring and enjoyed watching tv, water aerobics, and the garden club. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James David Ruffner, Sr. and stepdaughter, Mickey Kay Ruffner. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law: Debra Harris (Tony) of Marietta, Terri Holland of Peachtree City, and Lisa Wright (Tim) of Peachtree City; stepson, James D. Ruffner, Jr. of Marietta; stepdaughters: Jamie Priest (Gary) of Marietta, Marsha Wadsworth (Rick) of Powder Springs, and Denise Brock (Larry) of Cartersville; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Pastor Don Drawdy officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 pm until the service hour on Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 12030 Highway 197 N, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523, or to Samaritans Purse, P.O. Box, 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607 or at www.samaritanspurse.org
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.