Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Ruth Joyce McKenzie, 88, of Sandy Hook, who passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her residence. Interment will be at Sandy Hook Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. George Moore and Bro. Ricky Daugherty will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

As a long-time resident of Sandy Hook, Mrs. Ruth loved to cook for her family. She loved her husband more than life itself and was always active outside with him. They raised horses for many years and enjoyed riding together. She loved being outdoors including activities such as gardening, hunting and fishing. She was a faithful member of Sandy Hook Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly. Mrs. Ruth was the true essence of a lady, conservative and non-wavering in her character. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. McKenzie was preceded in death by her husband Johnny McKenzie; and parents, Shirley and Bessie Herrin; brother, Horace Herrin (May).

She is survived by her son, Wade McKenzie (Beth); daughters, Rose Miley (Daryl), Janet McKenzie; grandchildren, Paige Bullock (Johnny), Brett McDaniel (Drew), Rebekah Nickel (Tim), Nik Ingram (Maggie), Kourtney Herring (Mark), Trent Miley (Hannah), Jason Brumfield (Cassie), Melissa Edwards; great-grandchildren, Carson Dyess, Carter Dyess, Caleb Dyess, Max McDaniel, Mills McDaniel, Maria Nickel, Jesse Nickel, Krislyn Ingram, Luke Herring, Marley Herring, Hank Herring, Gage Herring, Pippa Herring, Alex Albritton, Makenna Brumfield, Mack Edwards, Sawyer Edwards; and one great great-grandchild, Kamilla Pittman; one Sister, Charree Moore (George) ; Sister, Shirley-Rose Dunaway (Alvie).

Pallbearers will be Caleb Dyess, Tim Nickel, Mark Herring, Nik Ingram, Trent Miley and Jason Brumfield.
Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com