Ruth Cottom nee Gregory, 83 of Villa Ridge passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 in Washington, Missouri.

Mrs. Cottom daughter of Edward and Daisy Gregory was born December 16, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Daisy Gregory; her first husband, Tony Sutis Sr.; her second husband, Melvin Cottom; one sister, Katherine Skow; Mark Warner.

Mrs. Cottom is survived by her husband, Roy Warner of Villa Ridge; one son, Tony Sutis Jr. of St. Louis; three daughters, Brenda Schafer and husband Howard of Kirkwood, Tonya Hindman of Pacific and Pam Ladany and husband Jerry of Bourbon; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.