Mrs. Ruth Hayes, age 89, of the Linary community passed away on December. 17, 2018. Ruth was a member of the Linary Church of Christ since her early teenage years. Ruth and her husband, Tom, were married in 1946 and had been married for 54 years when he passed away in 2000. Tom and Ruth were very active in their Church and community. They both displayed great examples of hard work, honor and integrity throughout their lives. Ruth was well known in her community for her love of flowers. She always had beautiful flowers and was always happy to share.  Ruth was blessed with a multitude of friends and family.  She never was able to grasp the fact that she was so special to so many people. She felt unworthy but was always the first to praise others and to show everyone her heartfelt love. Ruth was a beloved school bus driver (#7). She truly loved each of her young passengers and they loved her.

Ruth is survived by son Brent (Mineva) and daughter Pam Vance (Steve);  grandsons Brent, Derrick (Jessica), Nathan and Jordan (Erica); great grandchildren Angel Hayes, Emmy and Poppy Hayes, Tucker and Corbin Vance; brothers Randy and Danny Hale; sisters Faye Patton and Lennis Greene.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Tom; her parents V. E. and Lillie Hale; brothers Arthur “Bud”, Casto “Bank”, Bill and Ward Hale; sisters Edith “Sis” and Edna. Ruth also had a sibling that died at birth. Great grandson Elijah Hayes also preceded Ruth in death.

Family will receive friends on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Linary Church of Christ. Funeral services for Ruth will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Linary Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest in Linary Cemetery.