Ruth, also known as Ruthie, Mimi, or “Trouble”, loved sewing, embroidery, crocheting, cooking and baking and she loved to share all of these with friends and family. Ruth was a beloved resident of The Crossings where she loved playing Bingo, Corn Hole, and Root Beer Pong with her friends. She loved to shop and go to the casino. Ruth treasured her sweet dog, Mitzy, her family and her friends both old and new. She was a member of the Church of the Highlands and attended the Frazier service at The Crossings. She loved listening to Elvis and Gene Watson. Mostly, Ruth loved to laugh and make others laugh.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Rovena Riordan, her loving husband, Jim Woodham, and granddaughter, Savannah Woodham.
She is survived by her children, Matt (Davonna) Woodham, Mark Woodham, Michael Woodham, grandchildren, Morgan (Ray) Castillo, Jim (Tiffany) Woodham, Jacob Woodham, Austin (Jessie Talley) Woodham, Chase Woodham, and Emily Edwards, sisters, Rhonda (Bob) McVie, Renee (George) Riordan, 6 Great-Grandchildren, and her sweet dog Mitzy.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff and residents of The Crossings for being such a loving community and friend to Ruth. There are no words to express our love and gratitude towards each of you.
The family will receive friends at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home, 10505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117, US, on September 3, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the Funeral Service at the same location at 11:00 am.
A Committal Service will take place at Alabama Heritage Cemetery following the service.
