It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Ann DeFord of Denton, Maryland, who passed away on November 11, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Russell Risdon Stevens and Kathryn Marie Willoughby Stevens; and her siblings, Doris Reed and James Stevens. She is survived by : her daughters, Ann Kledaras (George) of Landenberg, PA, Saundra Jo Hayman (Charles) of Greensboro, MD and Kathy Rebecca Hall (Tim) of Denton, MD; her sisters, Jean Davis of Centreville, MD and Phyllis Fallon of Easton, MD; her grandchildren, Jason, Alexander, Courtney, Marianthi, Olympia, Megan, Melissa, Danita, Leanna, Kyle and John; and her great grandchildren, Conner, Marsali and Phillip.

If friends wish to send memorial donations, the family suggests sending them to Compass Hospice, 160 Coursevall Dr., Centreville, MD 21617.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Moore Funeral Home