Mary Ruth Warden

July 19, 1926 - June 16, 2018

Mary Ruth Warden was born July 19, 1926 in Howes Mill, Missouri to Benjamin Frank and Esther Elizabeth (Nelson) Hedrick and passed away June 16, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of ninety-one years. On July 3, 1943, Ruth Hedrick was united in marriage to Vernon Warden and to this union three children were born. Ruth enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; brother, Pete Hedrick; sisters, Wilma Crocker and Geneva Wisdom. Survivors include her children, Vernon Leon Warden and wife, Betty, Anna, Illinois; Darline Reeves, Fenton; Calvin Warden and wife, Kim, St. Louis; sister, Doris Norris, Salem; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ruth will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service for Mary Ruth Warden was held Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Sharon Hedrick officiating, special music was provided by Jess Hedrick and Andrea Bumpus. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons and great grandsons. Interment was in the Boss Cemetery.