Ruth Mae Hatcher

March 14, 1936 - April 5, 2021

Ruth M. Hatcher Age 85 of St. John, MO. We celebrate the life and legacy of our beloved late Ruth Hatcher aka “MAE”. Ruth was born March 14, 1936 in Hughes, Arkansas. She was the youngest of two children born to the union of Lee and Rebecca Hatcher. Her parents, her sister Beatrice Dukes, her daughter Beverly Travis and granddaughter Katrenia Travis all preceded her in death. Ruth had one daughter Beverly Travis who had twin daughters Katrenia and O’Kiechia Travis. Ruth accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a very young age. Ruth was a faithful member of Christ Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church where she became a mother of the church, she was known for wearing her Stylish clothes and hats. Ruth was educated in the St Louis Public Schools. She worked years as a nurse’s aide at The Good Shepard now known as Mother of Good Counsel Nursing Home. Ruth love for her church was essential, her love for her family was priceless. She loved to go, and would travel on the public transit when she could. Ruth's favorite pastime was church, outdoors, reading the daily newspaper, talking on the telephone to many friends and family. She had a special talent to write a personalized letter from her heart to yours. Ruth would always tell her age and that she had no aches and pains. Ruth had a love for all Gospel Music. To know Ruth was to love Ruth. She cherished all her friendships from childhood, church friends and all other friends that loved her. That is what she did. Ruth M. Hatcher leaves to cherish her memories and carry on her legacy one granddaughter O'Kiechia Travis; two great grandsons Demarcus and Cristopher; one great great granddaughter Treasure Travis; one Aunt Yvonne J. Bufford of Flint, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; The Sisters of Mother of Good Counsel; and Ruth’s Church Family - CHRIST PILGRIM REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made and are greatly appreciated to Archway Memorial Chapel to help offset funeral costs. - Thank you.