Ruth Ann Marshall, 79, of Cripple Creek, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Born in Cripple Creek, Virginia, on February 2, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James Samuel Crockett and Ethel May Littreal Crockett. Ruth Ann dedicated many years of her life working as a dental practice office manager for Dr. James “Sonny” Crockett, DDS, and Dr. Vic Camden, DDS, in Wytheville, Virginia. After retiring at the age of 55, she spent wonderful years traveling the country with her beloved husband, John, a proud Vietnam veteran and long-haul truck driver.

Ruth Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, and a remarkably generous and giving person. Ruth Ann was a fantastic cook and she loved spending time with her family. She had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh that will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew and loved her. Her family takes great comfort in knowing that she is now at peace with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Richard Marshall; her daughter, Angela Jill Marshall Arnold; four brothers, Samuel Steven “Steve” Crockett, Donald Bayse “Don” Crockett, James Robert “Bud” Crockett, and William Bayne (W.B.) Crockett; four sisters, Joyce Crockett Grubb, Evelyn Crockett Robinson, Sandra Crockett Johnson, and Kathryn Lee Crockett; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James H. Marshall and Frances Davis Marshall; a brother-in-law, Richard “Dickie” Marshall; and four sisters-in-law, Peggy Marshall Hedrick, Caroline Marshall, Diane Marshall Patrick, and Judy Marshall Atwell.

Her survivors include her son, James Richard “Jamey” Marshall; her son-in-law, Danny Arnold; two grandsons, Zach Arnold and Jonathan Arnold; and three great-grandchildren, Fox Arnold, Jolene Rose, and Josie Rose. She is also survived by her brother, John Harvey Crockett and his wife, Louise; two goddaughters, Melinda Crockett Marshall and Leticia Crockett McIntosh; her in-laws, Debbie and Charlie Willard and Bodean Atwell; as well as many special nieces and nephews across both the Crockett and Marshall families.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia, with Pastor Geary Jonas officiating. Burial will follow at the Crockett Family Cemetery in Cripple Creek.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (one hour prior to the service) at the funeral home. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

Barnett Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.highlandfuneralservice.com.