Ruth L. Anderson, 85, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Port Charlotte.

Ruth was born in Kewaskum, Wisconsin and moved to Florida 45 years ago. She worked for 70 years. She began as a young girl working in a factory assembling bullets during WWII. She lived on a farm working the crops, feeding the animals and walking almost a mile and back to school. She taught baton and marched in parades for 25 years. Ruth later moved to Florida and worked overnight with her paper route for the next 30 years. She then retired and resumed work at Walmart for the next 10 years where she was loved by her co-workers and customers.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Carla N. Jacobs and Stacy R. Parker; a step-daughter, Diana Barano; 2 grandsons, Ryan P. (Nicole) Whiteaker and Steven M. Whiteaker; a granddaughter, Renee M. (George) Guy and 5 great-grandchildren, Robert J. Whiteaker, Drake and Dakota Guy and Madison and McKenzie Whiteaker. She was preceded in death by her loving son, Warren A. Jacobs. Rest in Peace Mom, Love Always.

       Loving Memories- Your gentle face and patient smile, with sadness we recall, you had a kindly word for each, and died beloved by all; The voice is mute and stilled the heart, that loved us well and true, ah, bitter was the trial to part from one so good as you; You are not forgotten loved one, Nor will you ever be, As long as life and memory last, We will remember thee; We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Ruth L. Anderson’s name may be made to any charity. Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Private arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.