Annie Ruth Carlton Hoover was born to Lofton and Vera Carlton on March 15, 1939 in Crockett, Texas. She was the eldest of five siblings. She had three children, Alvin Odom Sr., Vivian Reece, and Shari Henderson.
She had fifteen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.
Ruth passed away suddenly at the age of 79 on December 10, 2018. Preceding her in death were her daughter Vivian Reece and her son Alvin Odom Sr.; siblings Jackie Threatt and Kenneth Carlton.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 15, from 1:00-2:00 pm with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Tyler Memorial Cemetery.