Ruth was born in Ritchie County, March 17, 1945, the daughter of the late Harold Dye and Estie Dye (Greathouse). Ruth attended Calhoun County Schools, Prosperity Baptist Church, and was a retired seamstress. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her loving family.

Ruth is survived by her two children, Lorena Ingram and Herbert Bell; grandchildren, Shane (Taylor)Ingram and Cassey (Derek) Haught; great-grandchildren, Piper Ingram, JaxonIngram, Quinn Haught, and Audrey Haught. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Bell, four brothers, and one sister.

A funeral service will be held at Stump Funeral Home & Cremation, Inc., Grantsville WV on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ken Heiney officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Ayers Cemetery, Smithville WV. Social distancing and masks are required.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.stumpfuneralhomes.com