Ruth Ellison Harrison

Adored by family and friends, Ruth was a loving strength in many lives and will be greatly missed. She was married to Marcus J. Harrison for 39 years, raising a family in Baton Rouge. With a strong faith and gifts of compassion, intelligence, and talent, she devoted herself to her family and to others in need, and was active in the community, Girl Scouts, the First Presbyterian Church, and animal rescue projects. She was creative and a lifelong learner of art, classical music, and landscape design. Professionally, she worked in insurance and later owned a successful office rental business.

Ruth was proceeded in death by her parents, seven siblings, former husband Marcus J. Harrison, and grandson Gregory P. St. Amand. She is survived by her four children, Nell O. Harrison (Gaylord James) of Denham Springs, LA, Scott E. Harrison (Zari) of Colorado Springs, CO, Beth H. St. Amand (Paul) of Manhattan, KS, and Dean M. Harrison of Baton Rouge; grandchildren William M. Diel, Christine C. Diel, Amir S. Harrison (Angelica), Omid C. Harrison, Alexandra R. St. Amand (Rae), Dana M. St. Amand, and Sara C. Harrison; great-grandchildren William D. Diel, Halle N. Diel, Anabella O. Devine, Edward P. Devine, Natalie N. Harrison; and great-great grandchild Oliver Diel.

A memorial service will be planned next year. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Louisiana Public Broadcasting (https://www.lpb.org) or Capital Area Animal Welfare

Society (https://caaws.org)