Franklin – Ruth Parker Jones, age 99, passed away August 6, 2015. Ruth was born on January 14, 1916 in Danville, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Essie Pruden Burden and Cecil John Delona Parker and two sisters, Helen Parker and Elizabeth Parker. She was the widow of William Tall Jones.

Ruth is survived by three children, daughter, Elizabeth Ellington and husband, Tom, of Franklin; son, William Tall Jones, Jr. and wife, Ann, of Georgetown, TX; daughter, Margaret Kramer and husband, Phil, of Carmel, IN; six grandchildren, Elisabeth Dixon and husband, Brian; Logan Harrison and husband, Byron; William Jones, III; Noel Jones; Margaret Sande and husband, Tyler; and Tall Kramer; and four great-grandchildren, Sarah Harrison; Elisabeth and Ellie Dixon; and Darden Sande.

Ruth was a graduate of Westhampton College, and she taught Latin and Math in Waverly and Franklin, VA. She was a long-time member of The Franklin Literary Club and an avid bridge player. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church for over seventy years where she taught Sunday School and was a deacon.

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Monday, August 10, 2015 at Franklin Baptist Church led by Rev. Brent Kimlick. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at 829 Clay Street. Memorials may be sent to Franklin Baptist Church 208 N. High Street, Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.