Gladys "Ruth" Hawkins Ensley

Ruth Ensley, age 84 of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare. Born on March 13, 1937 to the late David Leander and Myrta Morrison Hawkins, she was a native and lifelong resident of Bradley County and retired from Peyton’s Southeastern in 2001.
“Granny” as she was affectionately known, enjoyed the simple things in life. Her favorite thing was her porch swing where you would find her on most warm days. She enjoyed the little red birds that would come to the feeders. Granny was looking forward to spring and the blooming of her flowers and had already began to plan for planting of her upcoming garden. After retirement form Peyton’s, she continued to work in her family business, Ensley Grocery, for several years and was known and loved by her entire community.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Hunter Lane Ensley; brothers, Ed, Burt, and Freddie Hawkins.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 62 years, Glenn Ensley; son Stacy Ensley (Loressa), grandchildren whom she loved BIG; Logan Ensley, McKenna Bobo(Daniel), and Cally Ensley; sisters Irene Reagan and Betty Bishop; brother, Ennis Hawkins; a nephew and niece whom she thought of family and a host of friends.
A Celebration of life for Gladys “Ruth” Hawkins Ensley will be held at 2p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Union Baptist Church with Brother Ernest Ensley officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the church