Nell Ruth "Buddy/Bubba" Roark, 85, of Harrison passed away peacefully Friday, June 19, 2015 and went to be with our Lord and loved ones after a lengthy illness with diabetes and years of kidney dialysis. She graduated from Birchwood High School and retired from a 33 year career as executive secretary for United Way Agency of Chattanooga. She has lived in the Friendship Community of Harrison most of her life and is a Charter Member of Friendship Baptist Church. She had many interests; most important were her family and her Bible. She was predeceased by her parents, Curren Buell "Doc" and Nelle Katherine Johnson; husband Sim Scott Roark; daughter, Sharon Ruth Lovell and grandson, Cody Scott Roark.

She is survived by a daughter, Vicki Sue (Tim) Lee; son-in-law, Jimmy (Dawn) Lovell; grandchildren, Troy Scott Lovell and Tami Jean (Andy) Downs; great-grandchildren, Blake Scott Lovell, Luke Downs, Lydia Downs and Haven Scott Roark; brothers, Leon M. "Phillip" Johnson and Gene (Betty) Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be in Friendship Baptist Church, Monday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Rev. Jason Gilreath and Dr. Larry Grisham will conduct the service at 4 p.m. in the church. Interment will be in Bald Hill Cemetery.

The family recognizes her many friends and the loving, professional care of the Chattanooga Kidney Center, Highway 58, and Hospice of Chattanooga.

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