Ruth Ellen Cress Yule, 83, of Debra Road, Falls Mills, Va., died Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Smyth County, VA and was a daughter of the late John S. Cress and Betty Blevins Cress.

She was of the Christian faith, and was a dedicated Wife, Mother and Homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Morris Guyle Yule, Jr.; sisters, Betty Marie Reedy, Patsy Bowman, Violet Cress and Lola Pennington; brothers, Fred Cress, Glen Cress, John Robert Cress, William D. Cress and Roger Lee Cress.

She is survived by her sons, Morris G. Yule III and wife Kimberly of Falls Mills, Va., Jeffery Yule and wife Michele of Papillion, Neb.; daughter, Diane Cain and husband Sherman of N. Tazewell, Va.; grandchildren, Halley Cain, Jeremiah Yule, Courtney Yule, Richard Yule, Jennifer Yule and Nicholas Yule; great granddaughter, Elise Farmer; sister, Betty Mae Ward of Tennessee.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 6th at 10:00 am with Funeral Services at 11:00 am at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, Va. with the Rev. Raymond Amos officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Helping Hands Hospice, 113 Short Street #7, Pounding Mill, VA 24637.