Ruth Fisher of Rockford departed this earthly life February 8, 2023. She was born October 17, 1945 in Vance, MS the daughter of Rebecca Monroe and George Nevlis. Ruth lived in Rockford most of her life coming from Vance. She married Charles Fisher , he preceded her in death. Ruth was employed as a laborer at National Lock Company over 20 years. She was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Ruth attended school in Mississippi, later to receive her GED.

Ruth leaves to cherish many loving memories, one grandson, Norman Fisher Jr; brother, Willie Fields; five sisters, Cora Anderson, Rebecca Harrington, Ruthie Wilson, Annie Fields and Bobbie Jean Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, who she loved Betty J. Washington and the late L.C. Washington.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband; and son, Norman Fisher; four sisters, Christine Black, Dollie Caines, Dorothy Waller and Willa Glover; four, brothers, James Fields, Tommy Fields, Henry Fields and Jessie Fields.

Services will be held  11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2023 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.