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Ruth Ann Smith

March 27, 1952 – May 16, 2025
Obituary of Ruth Ann Smith
IN THE CARE OF

Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home

Ruth Ann Smith, age 73, of Warren, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Charles and Dorothy Benton.

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.

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FAMILY

The late Charles and Dorothy BentonParents

Richard (Nicole) SmithSon

The late Raegan FarleyDaughter

Jade, Ethan, the late Tessa, Aaron, Ronald, and GregoryGrandchildren

Susan (Craig) MearnicSister

The late Charles "Chuckie" BentonBrother

Lynda (Gabriel "Jim") SaxingerSister

Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

DONATIONS

Alzheimer's Association

Services

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