Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Billy L. Newman.
Ruth is survived by her brother, Ralph Rylee, brother and sister-in-law, David and Jean Rylee; sister, Linda Steele and a host of other relatives.
Her family will receive friends on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro - 142 College Street - Jonesboro, GA 30236. (770) 478-6710.
Funeral services for Ruth will be on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro.
Ruth will be laid to rest immediately following the funeral services at Sherwood Memorial Park - 6225 Tara Blvd. - Jonesboro, GA 30236. (770) 478-5001.
Tara Garden Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.