Ruth Ellen Sumlin LeeKilpatrick Funeral HomeRuston, LARuth Ellen Sumlin Lee went home to be with her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ on December 2, 2014. Born on March 2, 1928 in Harvey, Illinois. She resided in Ruston during the past 25 years. Throughout her life she demonstrated her love for God and for His children, through daily acts of service. She was a lifelong student of God‚ Word and taught Sunday School classes for all of her adult life. She enjoyed teaching piano lessons, gardening and cooking for her family.She is survived by children: Thomas Sumlin and wife Becky, Katharine Howey, John Sumlin and wife Karen; stepsons: Jim Lee, Dennis Lee and wife Beth and Steve Lee and wife Allison; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Ruston on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Officiating the service will be Dr. Andrew H. Johnson, Dr. Chris Craig and Rev. Roger Johnson. Interment will follow at Simsboro Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to service time on Saturday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com