Born on September 1, 1942 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Perkins and the late Gladys DeLong Perkins. Ruth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Lee Brooks; son-in-law, Mark Stump; sister, Barbara Perkins; and brother, Robert Lee Perkins, Jr.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Diane Stump; son, Russell “Rusty” Campbell, Jr. and wife Rebecca; six grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; siblings, Karen Royal, Arlene Perkins, James Perkins and wife Debbie, George Perkins and wife Jenna, John Perkins, Shirley Kelly and husband Jack, and Gerrie Hensley.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Centra Hospice for their compassionate care of Ruth during her illness.
In accordance with Ruth’s wishes, there will be no formal services at this time.