Ruth E. Smith

Ruth E. Smith, 90, of Coleman, died at her home Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. She was born in Fairview, Tenn., May 23, 1924, the daughter of the late Robert and Annie Mai (Sullivan) Kennedy. Ruth E. Kennedy married Volores O. Smith Dec. 9, 1945 in Louisville, Ky. He died Jan. 3, 2013.

Ruth was a homemaker and helpmate to her husband, Volores, working part time at Smith Hardware for many years. She was an accomplished seamstress, making everything from her children's clothes to reupholstering furniture. Always an avid Tiger's fan, she never missed a game on the TV. After retirement, Ruth and Volores spent winters in Yuma, Ariz., where she discovered her talent for drawing. She has several colored pencil drawings which decorate her home and the homes of her children. Ruth was also a quilter, making one quilt each year with a specific person in mind. Several years ago, her children and grandchildren were all treated to a very special Christmas gift: one of her handmade quilts. Something we will treasure for years to come.

Survivors include her children, Christie and Ronald Rellinger of Coleman, Roger and Barbara Smith of Ann Arbor, Lonna and Keith Cozat of Coleman; grandchildren, Aimee Hackett, Makenzie and David Stuck, Meryl and Christopher Wiggins, Matthew Smith, Kimberly Cozat, Megan Cozat and Ashley Cozat; great-grandson, Micah Wiggins; brothers, Robert Leslie and Laveria Kennedy of Saginaw, Kenneth Kennedy of Hemlock; and a sister, Kathryn and Al Wahlberg of California.

Ruth was preceded in death by brothers Raymon and Carroll Kennedy; and sisters Beatrice Burton and Barbara Jean Sayers.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, at the Faith United Methodist Church, Coleman, with The Rev. Caroline Hart officiating. Burial will take place in the Warren Township Cemetery, Coleman. Friends may call at the O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. on Sunday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and at the church on Monday, starting at 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to the Coleman Area Library or the Coleman Veteran's Memorial.