Martha Lucille Ruth

Lucille Ruth, 84, of Bossier City, LA, formerly of Fort Smith, passed away Wednesday July 28, 2010 in Bossier City. She was born in Fort Smith on November 2, 1925 to the late Claude and Mamie King Craig. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Stamps, AR and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Bennie G. Ruth, one sister and two brothers.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 31, 2010, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Parr officiating. Burial will be at Barling Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

She is survived by two daughters Sandy Ruth of Bossier City, LA, Cindy Groce of Benton, LA, two sons Ron Ruth of Roland, OK and Rick Ruth of Fort Smith, AR, one brother Hugh Craig of Beaumont, CA, thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

The family will greet friends Friday evening from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3291 North Thompson, Suite D 104, Springdale, AR 72764 or call 1-800-227-2345.