Mrs. Ruth Ann Shoemaker-Lewis, age 95 of Centre, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at her residence. At this time, no services will be held.

She is survived by her children, Christie Jean Popejoy, Marsha Ann Hudson (Ret. Gen. John Hudson), Donald Robert Shoemaker (Gwen), Deborah K. Hillhouse (Ret. Lt. Col. Lynn Hillhouse), and April Marie Reason; grandchildren, Kurt Popejoy (Amber), John Hudson (Cindy), Tim Hudson (Kara), Todd Hudson (Karina), Sarah Rice (David), Troy Shoemaker (Grace), Nigel Reason (Rae), Nico Reason, Jessalyn Bush (Karen), Jaime Hotaling (Travis), and Melinda Ford (Danielle); great grandchildren, Briliegh Popejoy, Tamara Williams, Etta Hudson, Kelly John Hudson, Audrey Rice, Cole Rice, Logan Shoemaker, Ruby Shoemaker, Jamison Brodie, Christopher Vincent, Seana Vincent, Evelyn Dobert and Zayden Wilson; great-great grandchildren, Thea Williams, Ophelia Williams and Beauregard Williams; sister, Judy Rimpler; step-son, Robert Lewis; and beloved pets, Cody and Gracie.

Mrs. Ruth had lived in Centre since 2021, moving from Lafayette, IN where she lived for 8 years after spending 20+ years in Ft. Myers, FL. She was retired from AC Delco / General Motors. She enjoyed going to the beach, collecting shells, knitting and crocheting, and physical fitness including walking, biking and swimming. She was a wonderful woman who seemed fearless. She was a rare person of honesty, integrity, compassion, love, and faith. She went above and beyond in her care for others. We all feel enriched for knowing her and feel blessed by being able to share even a small part of her life.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Amanda Popejoy; sisters, Margaret Johns and Kate Eaton; and brothers, Emmett Spitler (K.I.A. WWII), and Bill Spitler.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Mrs. Ruth's memory to Summit's Sanctuary, PO Box 307, Centre, AL 35960, or to the Cherokee County Public Library Building Fund, 310 Mary Street, Centre, AL 35960.

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

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