Betty Ruth Kenemer peacefully passed away on January 5, at the age of 91 years. She resided at Brickmont of Johns Creek Assisted Living in Cumming, Ga. She was a beloved Mother, Nana and Great Grand-mother. Born in Chattanooga Tn. on August 20,1931, she spent her early years in Dalton, Ga. After her marriage, she and her husband lived in various states and settled in the Atlanta,Ga. area. She is pre-deceased by her husband Deforest Kenemer Sr.

She retired in 2000 after a 30 year career in the executive search field. During her life she had many interests and hobbies. She loved to cook. She loved bridge and was an avid player, loved gardening and birdwatching and was an excellent seamstress. She was crea-tive, talented, quick witted and possessed a generous spirit. She was loved by all.

She was devoted to and survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family included her Daughter Patti Kenemer Bailey, son in law Randall Bailey, son Deforest Kenemer, Jr , daughter in law JoAn Kenemer, son Brian Kelly Kenemer ,daugh-ter in law Angela Kenemer, her grandchildren Christopher Bailey, Kate Bailey Petronis, grandson in law Brian Petronis, Trey Kenemer, granddaughter in law Emily Kenemer, Griffin Kenemer, Hans Kenemer and Kendall Kenemer, and great grandchildren, Bailey Petronis, Olivia Petronis and Emerson Kenemer.

Memorial service will be held Saturday January 14, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Butch Jones officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002

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