Ruth was preceded in death by her husbands, Peyton "Sport" Bailey and Robert Franklin; daughter Dianne Bailey Frank and grandson, Ryan C Bailey.
She is survived by her son, Glenn (Judy) Bailey; grandsons, Ken and Peyton Bailey; granddaughters, Glenda Dole, Kae Alford, Selena Brown and Shanna Campbell. She is also survived by several great and great, great grandchildren.