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Visitation will be held at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2025. Graveside services and interment will follow at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Union Hill Baptist Church, 460 South Summit Drive, Holts Summit, Mo., 65043.
Ruth full obituary will be posted to this memorial page Saturday morning.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Freeman Mortuary
915 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Send FlowersOct
6
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