Milly Ruth Mann daughter of the late Lucy Callahan Bowles and Albert Bowles was born in Centerville, Missouri, on February 26, 1913. She departed this life at Advanced Healthcare Medical Center in Ellington, on December 14, 2008, having attained the age of 95 years, nine months and 18 days.
Ruth was united in marriage to Fines P. Mann and to this loving union one daughter was born, Mona Jane Jackson. Ruth worked at Vivian Bag Company and she was a seamstress for Singer Sewing Machine Company in St. Louis, before moving back to Centerville.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucy Bowles, her husband, Fines P. Mann and her daughter, Mona Jane Jackson.
Ruth is survived by her grandson, Michael L. Jackson of Cape Girardeau, MO, great-grandson, Dr. Daniel L. Jackson of Columbia, MO, great-granddaughter, Jennifer Jackson of Bentonville, AR, great-grandson, David M. Jackson of Fulton, MO, son-in-law, Leroy Jackson of Ava, IL, foster grandchildren and family, Mary Bagby, Nicole and Tommy Jones and Harold Batson all of St. Louis. Ruth will be missed her family and care takers who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Thurs. 9:30 A.M.
Funeral Services: Thursday
Dec. 18, 2008 at 1:00 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington
Burial: Centerville City Cemetery
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO