Ruth Shelton Adkins, age 81 of Russellville passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Ruth was a devoted Christian and a member of North Highlands Church of Christ. She taught Sunday School for many years. She was Homecoming Queen, Drum Majorette, and Class Valedictorian of Russellville High School Class of 1958.
She is survived by her son, Nicholas Wayne Adkins of Portland, Oregon; grandchildren, Wyatt Adkins (Nola) of Nashville, Tennessee, Clementine Barnette (Taylor) of Nashville, Tennessee.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Adkins; her parents, Gilbert and Ludie Shelton; brothers, Ranny Hutchins, Grover Hutchins; sisters, Edna Teague, Faye Magino, and Jewell Swindel.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 10am-12 noon in the Chapel of Pinkard Funeral Home of Russellville. The funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 12noon. Bro. Philip Goad, pastor of the North Highlands Church of Christ, will officiate.
Pinkard Funeral Home of Russellville assisted the family.
