Ruth N. Howard

Ruth N. Howard, 77, of Stonefort, IL died Monday December 2, 2019 at 2: 15 am at her residence.   Memorial services will be held Saturday December 7, 2019 at 1 pm at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held Saturday after 12 Noon until service time. Reverend Jeff Owens will officiate.   Ruth was born on March 13, 1942 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to the late Rad New and Lonie (Houser) Hayes.   Ruth married Ronald Howard in Texas over 25 years ago.   Ruth worked as a Certified Medical Assistant for may years and attended the Stonefort General Baptist Church.   Ruth is survived by her Husband: Ronald Howard of Stonefort, IL; 3 Step-Children: Steve Howard of Carrier Mills, IL; Rhonda Hicks of Springfield, MO and Pamela Hershey of Springfield, MO; 5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.   Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and 2 Brothers: Lloyd New and Virgil Hayes.