Ruth was born on June 29, 1927 and passed away in October 2009.

Ruth was last known to be living in Smithfield, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Unity Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:30 � 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church prior to the service.