Ruth Ellen Oaks Stephens, 84, of Russell Springs, KY died Monday, December 19, 2022 at her home. She was born November 13, 1938, the daughter of the late Herb Oaks and Lillie Oaks.
Ruth was well-known for her culinary skills. She fed many over the years through her service in multiple restaurants before being hired by the Russell County Board of Education as a cook. Affectionally called "Ma Ruth" in the community, her homemade pies, rolls, and potato soup were the most often requested meals. She is also fondly remembered by her family for the large Sunday breakfasts she would prepare. She loved having her family gathered around her.
In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Milburn "Pete" Stephens; 2 sons: Clint and Greg Stephens; 3 siblings: Jack Oakes, Glen Oaks, and Darlene Ashford; and a daughter-in-law, Teresa Stephens.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Debbie (Danny) Mann and Missy Stephens of Russell Springs, KY
3 sons: Chris (Cindy) Stephens of New Boston, TX, Troy (Sylvia) Stephens and Wesley Stephens of Lexington, KY
11 grandchildren: Derek Mann, Jolene Mann, Adam Mann, Jared Stephens, Reneé (Wade) Daffron, Jennifer Stephens, Haylee Stephens, Myra Stephens, Emma Stephens, Sydney Stephens and Lillie Stephens
14 great-grandchildren & 12 great-great grandchildren
Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 12:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home in Russell Springs
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Wednesday
Interment: Bernard Cemetery
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
