Mrs. Eddie Ruth Hanks was born on December 17, 1940, in Jasper, Texas, to the late Curtis and Clarice Renfro.

She attended public school at J.H. Rowe, class of 1959. She joined church at an early age and was a faithful member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She united in marriage to Charlie D. Hanks, with whom she shared 58 years, and they had three children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Curtis and Clarice Renfro; one brother, Charles Edgar Renfro and one child, Cheryl Ann Hanks.

After serving 32 years with the Jasper Independent School District, she entered into her retirement.

Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, and taking care of her family. The beautiful memories we have of Eddie Ruth will always be dear to our hearts.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her spouse, Charlie D. Hanks, one daughter, Laquinta Rena' Renfro-Johnson of Houston, Texas; one son, Eulas "Charles" Hanks (Paquita) of Longview, Texas; granddaughter, Shelby MiKayla; two loving god sons, Elder Rodney Norsworthy and Clydel Atkins; great-nephew, Channing Blake; treasured friend, Annie Graham; and a host of awesome nephews and great friends.