Memorial service for Alma “Ruth” Laird Fine, 78, of Bangs, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, at the Heartland Funeral Chapel in Early, with Kelly Crenshaw officiating. She will be cremated, and a private interment service will be held at a later date.
She was born March 27, 1935, in Bangs, to Charlie L. and Bertha Underwood Laird. She was married to Robert Fine on Aug. 8, 1953. She retired in 2001 from the school cafeteria at Bangs ISD after 26 years. She was a loving, mother and had a special love for animals.
She is survived by her daughter, Jewel Fine of Bangs; sister-in-law, Jean Laird of Early; brother-in-law, Raymond Brucker of Brownwood; and brother-in-law, Casey Fine and wife Virginia of Peoria, Ariz. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, and many special family friends.
Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert Fine in 2000; her parents, Charlie and Bertha Laird; two sisters, Oretha Lee Laird and Ruby Brucker; and a brother Billy Laird.
Heartland Funeral Home of Early is in charge of arrangements.
