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Service Broadcast for Ruth Ann Smith

Ruth Ann Ransdell Smith, 84, wife of Robert Louis "Bobby" Smith, passed away January 26, 2024 at her home in Lawrenceburg.  Born in Danville, KY on January 2, 1940, Ruth Ann was the daughter of Claude Ransdell and Elizabeth Hunt Ransdell.

Along with her husband, Ruth Ann was the former co-owner of Well's Grocery on North Main Street in Lawrenceburg for 18 years.  She was a member of the Salvisa Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class.  She enjoyed fellowshipping and playing Rook with her friends.

Including Bobby, her husband of 64 years, she is survived by her children, Michael (Currie) Hemenway of Arizona, Sandy Smith of Nashville, and Michael B. (June) Smith of Lawrenceburg; four grandchildren, Cody Smith, Chase Smith, Tatum Hemenway, and Ty Hemenway.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Ransdell.

Friends may call from 6 – 8 PM Monday and after 12 noon Tuesday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  Funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Jonathan Jones officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Hemenway, Michael B. Smith, Cody Smith, Chase Smith, Lee Smith, and Jeff Ransdell.

Memorials in memory of Ruth Ann are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital https://www.stjude.org/

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY.  Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com