Ruth Ann Dempsey Horovitz, formerly of North Miami Beach & Pembroke Pines, FL and Pittsburgh, PA. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Nashville, TN. She was the loving daughter of John and Josephine (Sullivan) Dempsey. Beloved wife of 30 years to the late Joseph Horovitz. Ruth is survived by her loving daughter, Jodi Maureen Horovitz (p/k/a Jodi Marr) her cherished granddaughter, Eamara Rose Thérèse Dillon and Eammon Dillon of Nashville, TN, step daughters Donna Slaydon Mcguire and Barbara Cott God Daughter Wendy Wade and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her dear sisters, Mary Alice O'Malley (President Judge Michael J. O'Malley) and Theresa Banaszak (John.)
Ruth’s home and heart was always open to her close friends and relatives- who she loved and cherished all her life. She regularly attended St. Lawrence Catholic Church in North Miami Beach, FL. She was employed by the Dade County Courts as a Judicial legal secretary for many years, then as a supervisor at DWG Steel Corp before becoming a realtor and taking retirement.
Ruth enjoyed yoga, tai chi, the beach and writing short stories. Her greatest passion and joy, in later years of her life, was being a grandmother to her little Eamara.
Arrangements by Lakeside Memorial Park in Miami FL on Monday 6/21/21 at 2:30 p.m (305) 592-0690. Private reception following. There will be a memorial mass at a later date. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to stjude.org Please add and view tributes at www.dignitymemorial.com
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