Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Minnie Cole; brother, Curtis Cole; sisters, Opal Duckett, Pearl Duckett, Ruby Roberts; and grandson, Brennan Golden.
Ruth is survived by her husband of 62 years, W.T. Daugherty, Jr.; daughter, Debby Weise (Hartman); son, Chris Daugherty (Yvonna); grandchildren, Brock, Cody D., Shane, Cody C., Haley; great-grandchildren, Callie, Conner, Melanie, Kelsey, Brooklyn, and Carson; many nieces and nephews; and grand dogs, MixE and Marley.