Rue L. Shamblin, 95, of Kennesaw, Ga., and formerly of Athens, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga.

She was a native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, and had moved to Marietta, Ga. eight years ago to live near her son. She was a daughter of the late Monte and Emma Burrel Lusk, and was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Ralph Shamblin, on Feb. 25, 2006; two sisters, Sue Allen and Mae Bohannon; and two brothers, Mark Lusk and Frank Lusk. She was a lifelong member of North Athens Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Elisha Shamblin of Marietta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Tina Stewart, Tawnya Brogdon and Mark Shamblin; five great-grandchildren, M.J. Stewart, Abby Stewart, Tanner Brogdon, Emma Shamblin and Reilley Shamblin; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be noon Saturday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Kerr officiating. Burial will follow in McMinn Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.

Those not able to attend may send condolences to mailto:condolences@laycock-hobbs.com