Ruth Barkley Averette Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Barkley Averette of Oldsmar, Florida, born in Sanford, North Carolina, who passed away on April 16, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Ruth departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ruth may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ruth leaves behind.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Neptune Society - Tampa

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