Ruth Hill of New Florence passed away on April 1, 2026 at the age of 84.
Ruth was born November 13, 1941 in Neelyville to the late Woodrow and Chloie Talley nee Abbott.
Ruth had a true love for Jesus Christ, was a great evangelist for speaking to others about Christ and was a great steward of the Lord. She was always willing to help others, be a listening ear and was one who people would always go to for advice, especially the nurses at Aspire New Florence.
Ruth loved to crochet, cook, bake and take care of her family. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They are what kept her going. She loved to watch them grow up and become parents themselves.
Ruth was a breast cancer survivor in 1986. When doctors gave Ruth only six months to live, she decided that she would give her cancer to God and He in turn gave her a whole new life. The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Aspire Senior Living New Florence for all the love and compassion given to Ruth over the years.
Ruth is survived by her children, Patrick (Barbara) Hill, Kevin (Becky) Hill, Daniel (Becky) Hill and Connie Nelson; 15 grandchildren, Brittany, Lacey, Kody, Brent, Austin, Christian, Justin, Dalton, Sabrina, Erin, Destiny, Brandon, Gavin, P.J. and Tristin; seven great-grandchildren, Jaden, Syrus, Ivy, Addison, Harper, Anastasia and Axton; siblings, Ron (Judy) Talley, Jim (Valerie) Talley, Betty Basinger and Bonnie Polston; and dear friends Carolyn Joyce and Mary Brown.
Ms. Hill is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry Hill; brother, Bill Talley; son-in-law, William Nelson; and two brother-in-laws, J.F. Basinger, and Gary Polston.
Ruth's loving heart, beautiful smile and love for Jesus will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. on April 6 at Pitman Funeral Home in Warrenton. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Eternal Peace Cemetery in Warrenton.
Memorials may be made for funeral expenses in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 126, Warrenton, MO 63383.
