Mary Ruth Little DeForest Obituary
Mary Ruth Little DeForest (Richmond, Virginia) passed away on July 27, 2026. Mary Ruth, born on July 12, 1942, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Ruth Little DeForest to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Yount Little and Mary Neile Burke Little; her spouse Dean DeForest; her brother John Hayden Little; and her grandparents, John Daniel, Eva Catherine Little, Hayden and Luda Burgess Burke.
She is survived by: her brother Dr. Milton Daniel Little (Sherri); her children, Lee Ann DeForest and Daniel DeForest (Andrea); her nephew John Burke Little; her sisters-in-law, Sue Johnson Little and Terry Hansen; her nieces, Sueann Garner Little (Dave) and Lynn Kolacz (Steve); her granddaughters, Brooklyn and Mackenzie DeForest; her great-nephew Josh Bovee; and her friend Pat Mays.
A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, August 15th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Bliley's Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM.
