Ruth Marie Hart, 93, Neosho, died June 27, 2016 at Freeman Neosho Hospital, Neosho, following an illness.  Ruth was born June 18, 1923 in Stella, Missouri and was a lifelong area resident.  She was a lifelong member of the the Jones Chapel Freewill Baptist Church where she served as song leader for 50 years and treasurer for 60 years.  Ruth loved to crochet and cook. Ruth was married to Carl Hart and he preceded her in death.  She is survived by 2 sons, Steve (Sheila) Hart of Neosho, MO and Terry (Donna) Hart of Grove, OK and by a daughter in law, Patsy Hart of Stark City, MO; seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; and a sister, Colleen Reynolds, Hutto, TX.  In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a son, Larry, brother, Walter 'Bud' Eaton and a granddaughter, Diedra.
S ervices are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.