Mary Ruth Lee

Mary Ruth Lee, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Allen Lee; her parents, Rufus Zook Byler and Fannie Bell Smitherman Byler; brothers and sisters, David Byler, Paul Byler, and Louise Martin; as well as her beloved sons-in-law, Wesley Crews and Rodger Ribelin. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah Lee Blankenship (Leo) and Laura Lee Ribelin; granddaughters, Heather Brock (Trey), Jennifer Bowers (Seth), and Tara Shuffitt; and great-grandchildren, Gabe, Andrew, Chase, Avery, Eli, Isaac, Caleb, Austin, and Peyton.

Ruth loved her family and her church family dearly. She was a faithful member of First Assembly of God, where she attended for over 60 years. Over the years, she worked as church receptionist, was a choir member, taught Sunday School classes, participated and led various women’s ministries, and helped with Sharing & Caring Ministry. She was a licensed minister through the Assemblies of God and did spiritual counseling for many years. She hosted a television program, Reflections of a Woman, for several years and wrote three books.

Visitation is Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, at Leak Memory. The funeral is Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Leak Memory Chapel. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery, Alabama. Rev. Greg Kelley and Rev. Steve Mason officiating. Pallbearers will include David Sowers, Kevin Sowers, Cory Williams, Justin Ingram, Gabe Brock, and Andrew Brock.

Donations may be made to First Assembly of God, 135 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL 36117. Please designate it to “Building Fund” in memory of Ruth Lee.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the LEE family.