Ruth Ann died in Maine after a short illness. She was a successful actress and did narration of audio books, including the Southern Sisters mystery series by Anne George.

There are wonderful tributes to Ruth Ann following her obituary. https://www.tributebook.com/domains/55b7e5aa-8d67-45a3-931c-9d447dfaa2c6/obituaries/30546079/book

https://www.bibberfuneral.com/book-of-memories/5369694/Phimister-Ruth-Ann/