Ruth Lee Perteete, of Rockford departed this earthly life August 15, 2021. She was born December 11, 1931 in Rosston, Arkansas the daughter of Charlie and Pearlie Walker. Ruth lived over 70 years in Rockford coming from Arkansas. She married Charles Perteete, December 23, 1951, he preceded her in death. Ruth was employed as a supervisor by Warner Lambert Company 25 years before retiring.  She was a member of Christian Union Full Gospel Baptist Church, formerly serving as a Usher, and with the Women's Auxiliary. Ruth was a avid bowler and assisted her husband with the Wheel of Fortune Inc. She graduated from McRae High School and Philander Smith College.

Ruth leaves to cherish many loving memories, four sons, Michael (Debra) Perteete, Charles Perteete , Phillip Perteete, and Tim (Tina) Perteete; two daughters, Cheryl (Stanley) Woodard and Lisa Perteete; 23 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; two brothers, Nathaniel (Ella) Walker and Floyd (Ruth) Walker;  five sisters, Lorene Baxter, Charlene (Robert) Grey, Pearl Pinkey, Vernita (Leodis) Watkins and Mae Cherry;  a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, brothers, James Walker and Henry Lee Walker and sister, Vira Flemons.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.