She had worked for the Daughters of Charity and Methodist Temple Daycare.
Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Douthitt; brother, Charles Lewis Peerman; and sister, Evelyn Peerman Crane.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bobbie Douthitt; daughter, Carmen (James) Elam of Wadesville; grandson, Michael Elam; and sister-in-law, Ruth Allender.
No services were held. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.