Patsy Jane Ruthwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on August 13, 1933 the daughter of the late Ples and Vonnie Phillips.In 1951 she married Lee Ward Ruth, who preceded her in death on December 28, 1996.Mrs. Ruth worked as an inspector for H.I.S. Plant in Saltillo, Tennessee. She was a member of the Adamsville Senior Citizens and of Methodist belief.Mrs. Ruth departed this life on March 28, 2008 at the age of 74 years, 7 months, 15 days.She is survived by her son: Ward Lee Ruth of Sardis, Tennessee; 2 brothers: John Phillips of Gallatin, Tennessee, and Jimmy Phillips of Milledgeville, Tennessee; 3 sisters: Mary Nell Jones of Knoxville, Tennessee, June Brown of Sardis, Tennessee, and Jean Bridges of Milledgeville, Tennessee;2 grandchildren: Trinity Shane Ruth and Andy Heath Ruth; 2 great-grandchildren: Vivian Alexis Ruth and Lily Mia Ruth.In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother: Ovid Phillips; 1 sister: Bunnah Finney.