Ruth Ann Koger

RUTH ANN KOGER Mrs. Ruth Ann Smith Koger, age 94 of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 after a decline in health. Mrs. Koger was born on June 25, 1926 in Henry County, VA. to the late George Smith and the late Pearl Redd Smith. She was also predeceased by her husband, James Elbert Koger, a daughter, Shirley Glenn and a son, Elbert Delano Koger. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of Antioch Christian Church. Mrs. Koger is survived by five daughters, Verna Zapata (Francisco), Robin Koger (Robert Lee Glenn), Debra Koger, Nancy Koger, Lisa Jewett (Gregg), one son, Michael Koger (Lois),a daughter-in-law, Jantje Koger, a sister-in-law, Virginia Koger, eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Host of nieces, nephews and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Carver Memorial Gardens. At other times the family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter, Verna Zapata. Public viewing will be from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily thru Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Due to the Covid-19 Virus, mask and social distancing will be observed. Online condolences at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com Collins Funeral Home at Bassett, Virginia is respectfully serving the Koger Family.