- Date Of Birth: May 20, 1929
- Date Of Death: April 3, 2018
- State: Florida
Ruth Elizabeth (Gilbert) Smith, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born in Syracuse, NY on May 20, 1929 to the late Foster Bosworth Gilbert & Mildred Caroline (Barker) Gilbert. She graduated from Central High School in Syracuse and joined the US Army where she proudly served her country. On December 11, 1951, she married the love of her life, the late Albert Edgar Smith.
Ruth and Albert moved to Florida in 1957 when Albert took a job in the space industry. They settled in and Florida became their permanent home. Together with Albert, Ruth raised 3 children and was involved with them in their activities. She also instilled a love of reading in her children.
Ruth is survived by three children, Martha (Bill) Potteiger, Laura Smith, and David (Kristi) Smith. She is also survived by five granddaughters, one step-granddaughter, one step-grandson, ten great grandchildren, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
