Ruthann Burns Schroth's Obituary
Ruthann Burns Schroth passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022 at her home in Germantown, TN.
Ruthann was born on July 20, 1937 and was the only child of Leon and Sallye Burns of Greenwood, MS.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, George A. Schroth.
Ruthann attended the Mississippi University for Women and graduated from the University of Memphis. She is a past president of Maternal League of Memphis and was active in Josephine Circle, the Junior Kennedy Book Club, and her close knit church circle at Second Presbyterian Church. She had many friendships that she truly treasured.
Ruthann leaves behind her children Dawn Gillespie (Dennis), Lisa Hall (Bart), and George Schroth, Jr. (Rusty Peavy). She also leaves her grandchildren Sallye Hall, Matthew Hall (Dareth), Hannah Hall, Alexandra Schroth, Louisa Schroth and 3 great grandchildren.
Graveside services at Memorial Park Cemetery will be held on October 8, 2022 at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the missions fund at Second Presbyterian Church or the Village at Germantown Foundation.
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