She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and teacher. In addition to raising her eight children (yes eight!), Ruth had a passion for literature and travel. She also devoted much of her time and heart to many of her school's fundraisers and charity organizations.
She is survived by her eight children, Alexandria Korner (Bill Korner), Dennis McKenna (Joan McKenna), Terrance McKenna, Mary Ganster, James McKenna (Crystal McKenna), Timothy McKenna (Kelly McKenna), Cathleen McKenna, Brigid McKenna; her eight grandchildren, Shauna DiCesare (John DiCesare), Haley Wood (Matthew Wood), Phillip Ganster Jr., Ryan Ganster, Austin Caridad, Megan Ganster, True McKenna, Sage McKenna; her two great-grandchildren, Sailor Rose and Harlow Malley.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. with Rosary beginning at 7:30 P.M. at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076
Funeral Mass at Saint Brigid Catholic Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.