Ruth Ester Smallwood Lantz White Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 11, 2025, Ruth Ester Smallwood Lantz White of Roanoke, Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Ruth shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Ruth farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Wesley; and her children, Diana Stokes (Dave), David Lantz (Dawn) and Catherine Dawson (Doug). She was also cherished by cousins, nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, The Alzheimer's Association, or The Parkinson's Foundation in Ruth's memory.