Ruth Maxine Brandenburg was born on December 21, 1932 at Conran, Missouri the daughter of Willie Faye and passed away on June 30, 2025 at Ironton, Missouri at the age of 92 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, a daughter Barbara Faye, a son Wallace (Rebel) Raymond, a daughter Toni Michelle, and grandsons Jimmy Lee and Danny Lee.

Ruth is survived by three daughters Debbie Jean Howard of O'Fallon, Missouri, Terre Melissa Brandenburg of Overland, Missouri, and Cherre Lynn Dryer, of O'Fallon, Missouri; two sisters Opal Thompson and Wilma Borchardt of St. Charles, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-six great grandchildren.

Ruth was a member of Calvary Church and enjoyed crossword books, playing Solitaire on the computer, and spending time with family.