Ruth Ann

Brown

Ruth Ann Brown, daughter of the late Clair J. Short and Ocie Bernice (Sumpter) Short, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on May 20, 1944. She departed this life at her residence in Black, Missouri, on April 7, 2023, at the age of 78.

Ruth was a member of the Ottery General Baptist Church. She loved word puzzles, reading and her house plants. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Jerry Allen Gale Short, and one sister, Sharon Kay Kleparski.

Ruth is survived by one son, Jerry Allen Brown of Oates, Missouri, three daughters, Shirley Ann Brown and Penny Lee Barnes both of Oates, Missouri, and Sonja Krueger and husband Tim of Centerville, Missouri, 3 grandchildren, T.K. Barnes, Krystal Martin and Michael Lynch, and 7 great-grandchildren, Hemi, Alivia Katrina, Phylip, Athan, Charles, Allison and Jasmine. Ruth will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Thursday, April 13, 2023, 5-8PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral: Friday, April 14, 2023, 1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Burial: Boss Cemetery

Minister: Pastor David McClutchen assisted by Audrey Sumpter

Pallbearers: Shannon Lough, Gared Johnson, Tim Krueger, Steven Martin, Mike Foster and Chris Suhling

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the family to help buy a headstone.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri