Ruth was a loving mother to Richard (Nicole) Smith and the late Raegan Farley; cherished grandmother to Jade, Ethan, the late Tessa, Aaron, Ronald, and Gregory; beloved sister to Susan (Craig) Mearnic, the late Charles "Chuckie" Benton and Lynda (Gabriel "Jim") Saxinger; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Ruth will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a funeral service at 7:00 PM at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071.
Ruth will be laid to rest at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, a link is provided below.