Ruthie Fern Smith-Fulhorst Obituary

In loving memory of Ruthie Fern Smith-Fulhorst of Saint James, Missouri, born in Oates, Missouri, who departed this world on December 4, 2025 at the age of 90. Ruthie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruthie Fern Smith-Fulhorst to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Martin Prater and Elsie Minnie Prater (Douglas); her husband James Fulhorst; her siblings, Bill Prater, Beulah, Ola, Freida, Zola, Doll, Doshia and Bonnie; her son-in-law Troy Kelley; and her grandson Scott.

She is survived by: her children, Rick Smith (Teena) of Hillsboro, Debra J. Kelley (late Troy) of Hillsboro and Cathy Morris (Rick) of St. James; her grandchildren, Shannon, Mark, Jacob, Zachary, Aimee, Rebecka, Amanda, Megan, Brian and Steven; her great grandchildren, Isabelle, Alexander, Ava, Janie, Mariah, Patton, Lacey, Jackson, Josiah, Lucas, Skylar, Aiden, Ethan and Tessa; and her great great grandchild Udaya.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McSpadden Funeral Home (33424 MO-21, Lesterville, MO 63654). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM.

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to American Cancer Society.