Naomi "Ruth" Anderson nee Huff

June 19, 1928 - February 13, 2022

OBITUARY Naomi Ruth Anderson, known to all as Ruth, of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair on February 13, 2022, having reached the age of ninety-three years, seven months and twenty-five days. Ruth was born in Lonedell, MO on June 19, 1928, daughter of Fred Huff and Mattie Estell Huff nee Carter. On January 25, 1947 she was united in marriage to William “Everett” Anderson and one daughter came to bless this union. Ruth is survived by her Niece, Rosemary Davis and husband, David, of Washington, MO; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Anderson; by her daughter, Patti Sue Anderson; by her parents, Fred and Mattie Huff; by her brother, Carl Huff; and by her sister-in-law, Lillie Huff. Ruth was a Christian and member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in St. Clair, MO. In her younger years, she was employed by International Shoe Company. Ruth enjoyed listening and playing music, especially the guitar and piano and would even sing at home. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking and loved caring for her flowers. Her nieces and nephews held a very special place in her heart, as she did in theirs. What meant most to her was spending time with her family, the love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by them all forever. A kind and loving aunt, great-aunt, cousin and treasured friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Chaplin Dean Hollenbeck officiating. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery in Lonedell, MO. Memorials may be made to Friendship Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Fund.