Mattye Ruth Obituary
In loving memory of Mattye Ruth of Bruce, Mississippi, who departed this world on December 28, 2024 at the age of 94. Mattye leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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, Elmer L. Collins and Nannie S. Collins; her husband Dwight Ruth; and her siblings, Elmer Collins, Jr., Noel Collins, Jesse Collins, Boyd Collins and Jeanette Collins Anderson.
She is survived by: her children, Euphus Dwight Ruth, Jr. and Deborah Ruth Cain; her son-in-law Jerry Cain; her grandsons, Jeremy Cain (Ashley), Joshua Cain, Jordan Cain (Taryn), Cody Ruth (Caroline) and Casey Ruth (Kelly); her great grandchildren, Cayla Cain, Alora Cain, Owen Cain, Scarlett Ruth, Blakeley Cain and Charlie Ruth; and her siblings, Betty Collins Peaks (Bob), Scott Collins (Reeda) and Vernon Collins. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 31st 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Parker Memorial Funeral Home (476 MS-9, Bruce, MS 38915). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, December 31st 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel (476 MS-9, Bruce, MS 38915).
Memorial contributions can be made to the Loosa Schoona Chapter of The Daughters Of The American Revolution in care of Angie Newlin, P.O. Box 163 Bruce, MS. 38915 or Bruce First Baptist Church.
