Mary Ruth Kiker was born August 11, 1921 and passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. The family will have a private Graveside Service on Monday, July 6th at Boldo Cemetery with the Reverend Thomas Reeves officiating. Pall bearers for the service will be Dr. Scott Drummond, Patrick Drummond, Chad Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Hank Ingram, Miller Drummond and John Lyon.
Ruth was a committed volunteer in the Veterans of Foreign War Auxillary where she raised money for disabled veterans and their families. She served as the treasurer of her church, Pine Grove Holy Church of Christ, until she was 90 years old. She was a dedicated wife and mother.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, John Lee Kiker; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ab Riddlesperger; sisters, Ruby Weaver and Rushie Banks and son-in-law, E. A. “Larry” Drummond. She is survived by her children Abbie Kiker Drummond and Dr. Jimmy Kiker (Hilda); grandchildren, Terri Drummond Lyon (John), Dr. Scott Drummond; Patrick Drummond (Debbie), Andrea Kiker Wilson (Chad), great-grandchildren, Hank Ingram, Kelsey Lyon Reinoehl (Anthony), Mary Stewart Drummond, Lindsay Jane Drummond, Miller Drummond, Hunter Lee Wilson, John Andrew Colin Wilson; sister-in-law Dorothy Ramsey and a host of loving nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the many people who helped Ruth in the last years of her life. They especially appreciate the care she received during her time at Ridgeview Health Services.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Walker Area Community Foundation, P. O. Box 171, Jasper, AL 35502 or to Pine Grove Holy Church of Christ.
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