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Ruth Bourne Obituary
Ruth was called home on October 31, 2021, at the young age of 94.
Ruth was born on August 19, 1927, in Saint Joseph, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ashby Bourne Sr. and son, Jimmy "Cotton" Bourne.
Ruth was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church for over 40 years.
She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Sue Pullen and Jody Leake; devoted granddaughter, Kelly Johnson; grandson, Chip Hicks; special great-granddaughter, Hillary Morris; precious great great-granddaughters, Noelle Jones and Nya Jones, other great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She will be greatly missed by all that knew her!
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Joyce J Rensch
December 18, 2021
Kelly I am so so sorry to hear about your Grandmother! You and your family are in my prayers....
Shirley Payne Gibbs
December 13, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Renee S Pace
December 13, 2021
Kelly and Hillary I´m so sorry to hear of your Granny´s passing. Sending you all my deepest condolences. I think of you all often.
Lynn Gentry Birckhead
December 12, 2021
Granny was a very special lady!
Kelly and Sue you both have a lot of memories to hold onto in the coming years and I pray this brings you happiness and peace.
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