Ruth Ann Smith Obituary

We bid farewell to Ruth Ann Smith (Portsmouth, Ohio), born in Washington Township, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 23, 2024 at the age of 81. Ruth Ann touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Ann Smith to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Ruth Ann had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Ruth Ann may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul William and Helen Mary Wilbert Weber; her husband James Emert Smith; and her son Kenneth James Smith. She is survived by: her daughter Elizabeth Ann Smith of Wheelersburg; her granddaughter Amanda Dawn Haidet (Josh); and her great grandchildren, Harper Ann Haidet and Hudson Ryan Haidet. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.