Ruth T. Sullivan

Ruth was born in Tuscaloosa County on October 3, 1935. She spent nearly her entire life in Northport, Alabama, where she made a home filled with family, love, and cherished memories. She retired after more than twenty years of dedicated service with both First National Bank of Tuscaloosa and the Federal Bankruptcy Court.

Ruth was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was known for her loving and generous spirit, and her love, support, and selfless generosity were always given freely and unconditionally. She touched the lives of many through her kindness, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Ray Sullivan; her parents, Wiley and Zuma Taylor; her mother-in-law, Elsie Sullivan; her husband, Ray Sullivan; and her sister, LaJune Smalley.

She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Davis of Atlanta and Karen Hulsey of Tuscaloosa. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jace Hulsey (Melissa), Ashley Meehan (Ryan), Courtney Smith (Alex), Meredith Hilton (Clark), and Caroline Hulsey; and her great-grandchildren, Colt Hulsey, Eli Hulsey, Killian Hulsey, Madeline Meehan, Regan Meehan, Harper Meehan, Hudson Hilton, Samuel Hilton, and Aiden Smith.

A memorial service will be held at Memory Hill Gardens in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive guests beginning at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Ruth's memory may make a memorial contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Sand Springs United Methodist Church, or a charity of their choice.