Ruth Farris

Smith

Obituary

Ruth Farris Smith, 82, of Tifton passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Tift Regional Medical Center. A graveside funeral service will be held for Ms. Smith at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest. The Rev. Joseph L. Crumley will officiate.

Born May 24, 1940, in Jackson County, Tennessee, Ms. Smith was the daughter of the late Walter H. Farris and Bettie Maude Masters Farris. She was also preceded in death by one daughter and one brother, James Farris. Before retiring, she was the financial secretary for the Tift County Public Library and the Coastal Plain Regional Library.

Ms. Smith is survived by her special friends, Ricky and Cynthia Harper of Tifton.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to a charity of choice.