It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Boyce of Holts Summit, Missouri, born in Tebbetts, Missouri, who passed away on August 14, 2020, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Herod L. Stafford and Nellie P. Stafford (Branch); her sister Veda Childress; and her siblings-in-law, Frank Smith, Kennard Autenrieth, Lloyd Huff and Sue Stafford.

She is survived by: her husband Paul Boyce; her children, Sarah Miller (Jim) of Reno and Kurtis Boyce of Holts Summit; her grandchildren, Caleb Miller and Toby Miller; and her siblings, Lorine Smith, Sonny Stafford, Stanley Stafford (Flora), Berneice Grotewiel (Kenneth), Maxie Autenrieth, Braxie Huff and Vicki Languell (Larry). She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

The general public is welcome to attend the visitation while following social distancing guidelines and the family would like to encourage anyone attending to wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Salvation Army, 927 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101 or Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe Street, Suite 100, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Freeman Mortuary