Ruth L. Smith

Ruth L. Smith, 96, of Ithaca passed away August 12, 2024 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care where she resided for the past four years.

Ruth was born on August 4, 1928, the daughter of William Edgar and Goldie Pearl (Mills) Smith. She was a graduate of Ithaca High School, class of 1947.

In her younger years Ruth loved to bowl and was on a bowling team for many years. Ruth also did some traveling when she was younger - traveling to Florida, Arizona, California, and Branson, Missouri. She loved to shop and visit with her many family and friends. Ruth worked for and retired from the Gratiot County Road Commission after many years.

Ruth is survived by her brother Robert Smith of North Star. Her nephews Rob (Tammy) Smith of Alma, Bill (Shelly) Smith of North Star, Larry Foster of Honor, Phil (Sande) Foster of Crystal, Terry (Lynne) Foster of Apache Junction, Arizona, and Nieces Carolyn Mepham of Roscommon, and Patty (Rob) Geisenhaver of Ithaca.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Frances Foster, her brother-in-law Keith Foster, and sister-in-law Bonnie Smith.

A graveside service will be held at 4:30pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at North Star Cemetery. The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Marla Macha]

Ruth was a lovely lady. Always had a smile to give and whenever I saw her we would stop and have a little chat. Dad worked at the Road Commission also and I would see her in the office when we tagged along with Dad. God bless her soul and blessing on the family💕🙏

[Julie Beard]

I am so very sorry to read this. She was a wonderful woman. She and Joyce were such good friends and really good for each other. They will be together now and having many more good conversations again. Keeping all of you in my heart and prayers.

[Patty Ankney]

Rest In Peace, Aunt Ruth! My condolences to Patty, Rob, Jamie, Brandy, and Jennifer. Thinking of the entire family as they move through this time of loss. Aunt Ruth was such an independent woman - way ahead of her time. May her soul be at rest.