Ruth Wallace Richerson, age 81, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 5:55 A.M. Friday, November 18, 2022 at her home, with her daughters at her side.
Ruth was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Wednesday, March 25, 1941 to James Edgar and Wilton Yvonne Wallace. She grew up in Marshall County, Kentucky on her family’s farm and attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse. She married her high school sweetheart and went on to create a loving home for her family in Mayfield Kentucky. She enjoyed her professional endeavors, through which she contributed to her community and created lifelong friendships.
Ruth was well known to friends and family for her welcoming home and wonderful cooking and baking, especially her fried chicken and pecan pies. She once had a thriving backyard chicken coop and enjoyed sharing the fresh eggs. From a young age she had a love of dogs and delighted in their company throughout her life. Above all she was passionately dedicated to raising her daughters and they were the joy of her life.
Mrs. Richerson is survived by her daughters, Laura Durbin of Paducah and Julia Richerson (Erik Siegel) of Louisvlle, Kentucky; her brothers, Jim Wallace (Barbara) of Mayfield, Kentucky and Jon Wallace (Susan) of Boaz, Kentucky; her three grandchildren, Kevin Coughlin, Landon Durbin and Nora Siegel.
Mrs. Richerson was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Joe Price Richerson and her parents.
A graveside funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Mt. Kenton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday, November 21, 2022 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Ruth’s name to Paducah Cooperative Ministry, 402 Legion Dr. Paducah, KY 42003 or WKMS Public Radio, Murray State University, 2018 University Station, Murray, KY 42071.
You may leave a message of condolence and light a candle of remembrance at www.milnerandorr.com.