Ruth was born in Noxubee County on September 23, 1932, to Frank and Thelma Thomasson Ewing. She was a member of Beth Eden Lutheran Church. Ruth enjoyed any outside activities, especially when she was outside helping her husband as he worked; and she enjoyed gardening. She loved animals, especially her dogs.
Ruth is survived by her daughter Jeanette Mills and husband Ernie of Louisville. She is also survived by her sister Sara Butler (O’Neill) of Dumas, Mississippi; brother Ellis Ewing (Geri) of Johnson City, Tennessee; sister-in-law Frances Ewing; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Smith; her parents; and her brother Bobby Ewing.
Serving as pallbearers are Thomas E. Clark, Mike Coleman, Vince Ewing, Randall Livingston, Ray Smith, and Wade Mills. Memorials contributions in honor of Ruth may be given to Beth Eden Cemetery Fund, c/o Shirley Livingston, 40 Livingston Road, Louisville, MS 39339.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
