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Ruth Marilyn Wright
Born: 2/18/1929
Died: 5/23/2021
Age: 92
Community: Corunna, MI
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Ruth Marilyn Wright
Born Ruth Marilyn Smith in Clio, Michigan February 18, 1929 to parents Roy James Smith and Isabella Harriet (Bennett) Smith.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband Herbert Keith Wright and daughter Melody Kaye (Schneider) Butterfield.
She is survived by sons Tom (Margie) Wright and Keith Wright and daughter Marilyn (Ron) Shelp.
Ruth’s life was devoted to her Baptist Christian faith and her family including grandchildren Becky, Jamie, Wendy, Randy, Jody, Jeff, Amy, Lauren, Brian, Shenna, Elexiah and eighteen great grandchildren.
As the only daughter in a family of seven, her brothers Roy, Bud, Bill, Bob, Russel and John Smith were an important part of life. Roy, Bud, Bill and John preceded her in death.
Ruth lived her entire life in Michigan. Herb and Ruth owned the Evergreen Dairy in Owosso during the sixties. She worked at Smith-Bridgman’s in Flint, followed by many years at Midland Ross in Owosso. Her final career success was working alongside her son Tom at Williams Gunsight Company in Davison. She was proud of the many customers she served with a smile, fresh coffee and donuts at the outdoor skeet range.
Ruth’s life was dedicated to her family and creating joyful get together's including the annual Smith Christmas Party for over 70 years.
She was infamous for her delicious gravy, pies and holiday cookie trays including her renown peanut butter fudge. She also loved the sun and traveling with her dear friend Kristine Coss.
Her family and friends will celebrate her life at Nelson-House Funeral Home in Owosso on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at 2pm with a service to follow at 3pm.
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5/26/2021 |
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2:00 PM |
| Wednesday, May 26, 2021 2pm to 3pm |
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| Funeral Service |
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5/26/2021 |
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3:00 PM |
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Nelson-House Funeral Home
120 E. Mason Street
Owosso, MI 48867Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor Scott Floriden |
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