Ruth Alverson, née, Long, 95 died January 10, 2018. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Aaron Alverson. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia A. Kelly; granddaughters, Caroline Burdette, Mary Beth and Vickie Heist; and her sister, Mary Jane Irwin. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Lenbrook Square, 3747 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30319. Robbye Jarrel will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Doctors without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders.org