Ruth Courtney, 90, of DeBerry, Texas, passed away on Monday morning, October 31, 2022 in Carthage, Texas. Ruth Aramintha Slade was born on June 14, 1932, in Waskom, Texas to the late Dee Pender and Carrie Hendrix Slade. She married Travis Ode Miller on November 18, 1949, in Bossier City, Louisiana, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1967.  Ruth was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Cole and siblings, Charles Slade, Doris Calhoun, Murrell Slade, Jack Slade and Dorit McCormick.

She is survived by children, Charlotte Scott and husband Frank, Brenda Morfitt and husband Jerry, and Boyd Miller and wife Vicki.  She was also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the DeBerry Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home.

A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.