Jessie Ruth Underwood, of Athens, Alabama passed away November 18, 2022, at Athens Limestone Hospital. Jessie was born in Giles Co., Tennessee on October 24, 1929, to John Thomas Hickman Jr. and Myrtle Crick Hickman.
Jessie was a homemaker for her family. In her spare time, she loved sending cards to those in need and calling upon people to check on them. She also had several hobbies she enjoyed doing such as knitting, crocheting, canning, freezing, gardening, singing and most of all her church. In her later years she enjoyed word searches and coloring.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Thomas (W.T) Underwood Jr.; 5 brothers; and 1 sister.
She is survived by her sons, Jimmy (Loretta) Underwood, Billy (Kathy) Underwood; daughter, Jennifer (David) Kobeck; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; Numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022, At Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home. Ardmore Alabama at 2:00 P.M. with Bro. Tony Boyles, Bro. Tim Kenmum, Bro. Charles Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, Alabama.
