Ruth M. Ferguson Obituary
Ruth M. Ferguson of Biloxi, Mississippi, born on February 29, 1932, passed away on September 26, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Harry Robert "Bob" Ferguson; her daughter Sandra Parker; her parents, William Risenhoover and Katie Risenhoover; her daughter-in-law Evelyn Ferguson; and her siblings, Nellie Posey, Lilly Price and Ike Risenhoover.
She is survived by: her children, Sharon Dye, Robert Ferguson, Darle Ferguson (Barbara), Stephen Ferguson (Linda), Carol Parker and Esther King (Jerry); her son-in-law Sammy Parker; and her siblings, Ervin Risenhoover (Sharon), Radah Bray, Martha McFerrin, Wayne Risenhoover (Bonnie) and Patricia Reed. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast (1907 Popp's Ferry Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Biloxi National Cemetery (400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made in Ruth's name to Hope for the Coast Food Pantry, DONATE | Hope for the Coast (https://www.hopeforthecoast.org) .
