June 6, 1935 – February 5, 2024
Ruth Elaine Smith, 88, of Camden, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri.
Ruth was born on June 6, 1935, in Clinton, Missouri, to Edward H. and Nellie F. (Mastin) Murphey. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Lloyd F. Smith, on February 2, 1961.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her daughter, Sharon Leah Smith.
She is survived by her daughter Susan (Terry) Callaway of Orrick, Missouri, and her sons, Michael (Katheleen) Smith of Stevensville, Montana, and Roger (Rosanna) Smith of Kansas City, Missouri; her grandchildren, Aaron (April) Delbridge of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Nathan (Valerie) Callaway of Kansas City, Missouri, Kendrick (Mandy Lea) Callaway of Estes Park, Colorado, Trevor Smith (Nikki Stirling) of Missoula, Montana, and Lyndsay (Austin) George of Missoula, Montana; and great-grandchildren, Angel, Seth, Hayden and Adelyn. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph (Shirley) Murphey of Joplin, Missouri; brother-in-law, Arthur Smith of Sarasota, Florida; sister-in-law, Margie Beery of Warrensburg, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, and many extended family members and friends.
Ruth was proud to work as a Registered Nurse for more than forty years in several facilities and specialties in Missouri, Texas, Alabama, Virgina and Florida.
Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Orrick, Missouri, on Friday, February 9, 2024, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM followed by service at 11:00 AM performed by the Reverand Jacob Overstreet and internment at South Point Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all of those members of the community and the church, who have loved and embraced Ruth over the years, and especially to the caring staff of Liberty Hospital, who showed such compassion in her final days and hours. In lieu of flowers, the family ask you make contributions to First Baptist Church of Orrick so they may continue their ministry to others in need.
Condolences
Loved her dearly and she will be missed, she was a wonderful lady and she encouraged me to get through nursing school … we spent so much time together when the kids were younger. My prayers and thoughts go with Sue and family, Mike and family, Roger and family. Love you all.
Margie Beery
Susie and Terry, so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. May beautiful memories help with your and the families pain right now. Your mom was a beautiful lady and you look alot like her. Sorry I couldn’t make it to visitation, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Alison Woods