Ruth was born on June 30th 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Ruth Milliken Dubbs and Richard R. Smith.
Ruth graduated from Oakmont High School in Oakmont, PA and enjoyed living in Pennsylvania. She retired in 1997 from Atrium Health (Carolinas Healthcare System) after 23 years of service as a CNA II (Certified Nursing Assistant) due to medical reasons. Ruth also went to work at Hahn’s Bakery as professional cake decorator for many years. Her talent for decorating cakes and baking brought her joy as she created stunning wedding and birthday cakes for family and friends.
Ruth was a beloved member of her neighborhood and community; she left a legacy of compassion and kindness with all those who knew her. To know her was to love her.
Her hobbies included watching movies (especially Disney and classic black and white films) and various documentaries. Fascinated by space, she never missed a shuttle launch and enjoyed TV specials on space exploration. She was a music lover - tapping her toes to Motown, Elvis Presley, and Nat King Cole along with many other signers and groups from her era.
Ruth held a special place in her heart for animals, especially horses and loved watching the Kentucky Derby along with the Triple Crown races. While not a fan of mainstream sports, she enjoyed the grace and talent of figure skating. She was an extraordinary artist who loved to draw and sketch - a gift passed down through generations.
Her proudest moments were the birth of her children and all their accomplishments in life. Ruth was a woman of strength and integrity; she instilled strong morals and values into each child in her care and those who were close to her. Her family and friends will always remember her as kind hearted, generous, and humorous woman - always able to put a smile on anyone's face in tough times.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents (Ruth Dubbs and Richard R. Smith), stepfather Bill Dubbs, daughters (Debra Bentley and Patricia G. Newton), son (Michael S. Long), great granddaughter (Jasmine Haigler) and sister (Sandra L. Carter).
She is survived by her sisters Suzanne A. Rape (Corey), Carole Seright (Ed), Patricia Williams (Joe); her children Brenda Long Heywood (Marvin), William C. Jones, Robin L. Riddle (Mike) and Audra R. Gwinn (Montell); grandchildren Steven Jones (Dixie) Crystal Jones, Erica Jones, Joshua Jones, Shavon Hernandez, John Hyatt, Natasha Newton, Nerissa Newton, Casondra Horn (Rajohn), Felicia Bentley, Matthew Bentley; great grandchildren (Brielle Newton, Tanaja Stevenson, Latoine Stevenson, Brooklyn Robinson, J.C Haigler, Sophia McGuire, Lucas Jones, Bradley Jones, Nicholas Jones, Alex Jones, Michael Jones, Vincent Eudy, Nathan Honeycutt, Sarah Callicutt, Cameron Callicutt, Eli Jones, and Zariah Tate; great-great grandson Noah Leath; niece and nephews John, Mary, Luke, Joseph, Matthew, Mark, Sharon, Paul, Allen, ArlynMarie and Monica.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).
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