The world bids farewell to Ruth Alma Krantz of Palatka, Florida, born in Macon, Georgia, departing peacefully on April 13, 2024 at the age of 81. Ruth leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Earl E. Krantz, Sr.; her children, Shirley Hornung, Brenda Lee French and Earl E. "Eddie" Krantz, Jr.; her parents, Willie B. McKinnon, Sr. and Lee Alma McKinnon; and her granddaughter Christina Ruth Markum.

She is survived by : her children, Cindy Clark, Vicky Dennis (Steve), Robbie Johnson (Sherry), Shane Looney, Tammy Plymel (Chuck), Crystal Krantz, Danny Krantz (Jaime), Russell Krantz, Gregory Krantz and Blake Krantz; her siblings, Willie B. McKinnon, Jr. (Roberta), Joanne Nedelsky (Mike) and Betty Smith (Earl); her grandchildren, Hope, Barbie (Rich), Brandon, Timothy (Racquel), Shannon (Cody), Cody, Shaley (Austin), Sunni (Alex), Magen (Cody), Shelby (Brian), Kaiden, Daniel, Zachary, Breah, Brendan, Justin and Billy; and her close friends, Betty Farmer, Cecelia Hale, Mickey Burnham and Sue Abercrombie. She is also survived by 37 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Sunday, April 21st 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Johnson-Overturf Chapel (307 S Palm Ave, Palatka, FL 32177). A celebration of life was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Hillcrest Baptist Church (2009 President St, Palatka, FL 32177).

Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be sent to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 2009 President Street, Palatka, FL 32177.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home