Ruth Barnes Beecroft, age 87, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and a resident of Elberta Alabama, formerly of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center.
Ruth taught in the Sault Area public schools for 33 years. Upon retirement, she and Bob retired to Orange Beach, Alabama, eventually residing in Foley, Alabama.
Ruth loved children and enjoyed her job as kindergarten teacher. She also loved church activities and was involved in the AWANA club. Ruth supported the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert Beecroft; her parents, Glenn and Margaret Barnes; and a brother, Charles Barnes.
She is survived by her son; Bill (Sharon) Beecroft; and daughter, Carole Beecroft (Allen) Lewis; one brother, Robert (Ruth) Barnes; one sister, Priscilla Campbell; and many nieces, nephews. She is also survived by a faithful companion, Bebe, her pet Chihuahua.
Graveside service will be held from Lay Cemetery, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be sent to the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Eastern UP (Upper Peninsula of Michigan), P.O. Box 2004, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 2551 S. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535, 251-943-2391, www.wolfefuneralhomes.com.
