Ruth, the daughter of General and Josephine Martin was born May 8, 1923 in Rockfield, Kentucky and passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013 in Torrance, California. She was preceded in death by Aaron, known as "Dallas" after 60 years of marriage. Ruth is survived by her four children, Howard and wife, Anita Hunton, Kaye and husband, Chris Kelford, Pamela Compagna, Sharon and husband, Randy Dickson; three siblings, Flora and Mitchell Madison, Garland and wife, Alma Martin, Elsie and husband, Herb Johnson; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The Memorial Service will be Thursday, May 30th at 3:00 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Chapel. Interment will immediately follow the service.