Ms. Ruth Walker age 77, passed away September 30, 2019 at Signature Health Care of Putman County. 

She was retired from Genesco and Texas Boot and a member of Taylor's Providence Baptist Church.

Ms. Walker was raised in Coffee County but has been a long time resident of Smithville. 

She was born April 25, 1942 to her parents the late Ernest and Mattie Hayes Russ. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cordell Walker;  sister, Pearl Wright; brothers, J. D. Stevens, Bill Stevens, and Leonard Russ.

She is survived by her daughters, Tina Taylor of Smithville, Kimberly Jones of Sparta; grandchildren, Skyelar Patrick, Keira Taylor, Derrick Jones, and Dustin Jones; great-grandchild, Lennox Milke; sisters-in-law, Delsie Stevens, and Donna Russ; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service was held Friday October 4, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating, Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers were Michael Wright, Jeff Wright, Tammy Vanatta, Seth Luna, Derrick Jones and Daryl Griffin.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements. 

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