Ruth Ann Russell, 88, Excelsior Springs, Mo., formerly of Hamilton, Mo., and Skidmore, Mo., passed away on August 12, 2017, at the Excelsior Springs hospital.

Ruth was born on December 10, 1928, in Hopkins, Mo., to Edgar and Opal Williams. She graduated from high school and attended beauty school. She was a hard working homemaker and farmer's wife. She was a member of the Hamilton United Methodist Church and the Hamilton American Legion Auxiliary.

Ruth loved working on the farm and kept the cleanest barn. She also enjoyed her grandchildren's activities, sewing, gardening, reading, and putting together puzzles.

On March 14, 1948, she married John E. Russell in Vallejo, Ca. He preceded her in death in 2014.

Ruth was also preceded by her parents; and three sisters-Flo Martin, Mary Thompson and Joyce Bufkin.

Survivors: Sister-Jean (Ed) Stewart, Discovery Bay, Ca; Children-Mike (Mary) Russell, Lawson; and Terri (Mike) Lee, Blue Springs; 4 grandchildren-Kogan (Lauren) Lee, Kolby (Angie) Lee, Abbey (Richard) Hussey, and Tony (Danielle) Russell; 7 great-grandchildren-Jadon, Adalynn, Jayme, Gwen, Owen, Hudson, and Paxton.

Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 15, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Visitation: 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Interment: Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.

Friends may call after 9 am on Tuesday.