Ruth Hockersmith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Hockersmith of Saint Louis, Missouri, born in East Prairie, Missouri, who passed away on December 16, 2020 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, A. K. Hockersmith and Etta Dora Parker Hockersmith; her son Lester H. Staples; and her siblings, Naomi Sneed, Odean Paterson, L. C. Hockersmith and Nathaniel Hockersmith.
She is survived by: her daughters, Darlene Staples Felts of Sikeston and Jeannie Staples (Imogene) of St. Louis. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
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