Ruth D. Smith, 87, went home to be with her Lord, June 14, 2009.She leaves this world to join her beloved husband of 67 years, "Eddie", who predeceased her by only two months. We take comfort in knowing they are together again, happy forever in Heaven.Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ruth was a homemaker with many varied interests. She was active as a Salvation Army volunteer, a Girl Scout leader, in PTA activites and in her church, serving as a Sunday School and Bible School teacher. Her other interests include working with ceramics and cooking. Among her many special recipes were family favorites, Crab Imperial, potato salad and steamed shrimp. Her greatest joys of all were her two granddaughters, Kristie and Kelley.She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Edmund Smith. She is survived by daughter, Ellen S. Clark of Greenville and her husband David W. Clark; granddaughters, Kelley Clark of Chicago and Kristin O'Brien and her husband, Timothy, of Ft. Mill, S.C.The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the caring staff of Rolling Green Village and to the staff of Open Arms Hospice.Burial will be with her husband at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service honoring both Ruth and Louis will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2009, in the Rolling Green Health Center Activity Room.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you consider a contribution or donation to a local food bank of your choice.Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.