SPENCE, Mary Ruth, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Spence. Survived by her nephew, Wallace (Barbara) Eads; niece, Susan (Ted) Hooper; special friend, Wilma Jean Reed. Mrs. Spence was a member of Tulip Grove Baptist Church and Old Hickory order of Eastern Star. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 in Hermitage Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Dearth officiating. Visitation 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be offered at www.hermitagefh.com. HERMITAGE FUNERAL HOME & MEMORIAL GARDENS, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138. (615) 889-0361.