Ruth N. Holmes age 97 of Springfield died peacefully in her sleep on February 26th with family by her side. Ruth was born August 24, 1921 to John and Ila Miller of New Cambria, MO. After graduating from New Cambria High School, she moved to the Baltimore, Washington D.C. area where she worked for the Smithsonian Institute. While there she met her husband to be, Maurice L. Holmes of Highlandville, MO. They moved to Springfield, MO and were married at Grace United Methodist Church on September 12, 1945. She was very active at Grace and in the community, while raising a family and working in the family business. She went to work every day until she was 90. Ruth is survived by her daughter Patti Hamlet and husband Mike of Reeds Spring, her son Mike and wife Molli of Springfield, three grandchildren: Michelle Younger, Sarah Scott and Matthew Holmes, two great grandchildren: Zachary Benham and Grace Scott. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Grace United Methodist Church: Fellowship Hall Flooring Fund, The American Heart Association or the charity of your choice. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield Rd. Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2019 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South followed by interment at the Springfield National Cemetery, 1702 E. Seminole St.